Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
What you'll be doing:
This role requires the incumbent to process employee separation seamlessly and with adherence to law of the land, company policies, accuracy of final settlement and giving the exiting employee an unhindered experience.
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xc2xb7 Process employee separation requests from HR Business Partners (HRBP) within business timelines
xc2xb7 Preparing separation checklists on time and submitting to payroll for Final Settlement (FS) calculation
xc2xb7 Must have good knowledge of the UAE & GCC labor laws to verify final settlement calculation
xc2xb7 Handle employee/ex-employee queries on FS and visa cancellation or any other requests/queries
xc2xb7 Ensuring employee passports are released post visa cancellation
xc2xb7 Preparing documentation for termination cases that arise out of an employee's medical unfitness, death or disability at work and coordinate with Insurance, Travel desk and HRBP teams for case closure
xc2xb7 Monitor and track employee's exit status for legal compliance
xc2xb7 Review the FS for accuracy of information and employee benefits computation
xc2xb7 Active participation in Employee services projects or any other HR team activity
xc2xb7 Process active employee's visa renewals in coordination with their respective Line Managers for their confirmation on employee's renewal approval
xc2xb7 Processing eligible employee's family benefit and visa for requests received from the employee
xc2xb7 Coordination with GR team for visa/labour card cancellation, updating absconding and status tracking
xc2xb7 Weekly update of exit trackers to the Team leader and preparing reports on MS Excel for dashboard, audit and other reporting requirements
xc2xb7 Maintain high levels of integrity of data and information with absolute confidentiality
Experience:
xc2xb7 2-5 years of relevant experience for People Specialist, preferably in GCC locations
xc2xb7 Experience with handling bulk employee data and updates in HR systems
xc2xb7 Have experience in working on robust HRMS systems - preferred experience in Success Factors or SAP S4 Hana
skills:
xc2xb7 Eye for detail
xc2xb7 Working knowledge of Success Factors or SAP S4 Hana
xc2xb7 Auditing mindset on employee data
xc2xb7 Effective communicator
Why Join GMG?
At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better - for our team, our consumers, and our communities.
If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.
What we offer

• An opportunity to become part of diverse team with international exposure
• Comprehensive medical insurance for self
• Residency sponsorship and flight allowances for self
• Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores