HR Generalist | Corporate Research and Investigations

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “HR Generalist”.

Company Name Corporate Research and Investigations
Qualification Bachelors Degree | Masters Degree
Experience 3 – 5 years of Relevant Experience Required
Monthly Salary 5,500 AED – 6,000 AED
Employment Type Full Time | Permanent
Company Size 50-100 Employees
Benefits Medical Insurance 
Location Dubai

A Global Leader in Corporate Investigations, Anti-Corruption, Compliance & Risk Management

Corporate Research and Investigations Limited, “CRI Group”, Established in 1979, worked for three generations now, including its subsidiaries and sister companies with the same name and style. In 1990 CRI Group revamped its brand and emerged as a global provider of Anti-Corruption, Compliance and Risk Management, Investigative Research, Forensic Accounting, Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption, Integrity Due Diligence Investigations, Background Investigations and Specialising In Third-Party Risk Management and Screening. In 2016 CRI Group established another independent conformity assessment body, “Certification Body” ABAC Center of Excellence Limited, for the scope of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service UKAS for Corporate Governance and Compliance Solutions. CRI Group is incorporated, licensed, and insured with the most significant operational capabilities in the world’s respected financial regulatory authorities, specifically Dubai International Financial Centre-DIFC and Qatar Financial Centre-QFC; CRI Group safeguards businesses by establishing the legal compliance, financial viability, and integrity levels of outside partners, suppliers and customers seeking to affiliate with your business. CRI Group maintains regional strategically located offices in UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, USA, and the United Kingdom with further well-establish and well-connected network of operatives, local agents and researchers to undertake clients investigative research, public record research and human resources inquiries across the regions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruitment efforts, new hire orientation and onboarding, employee termination, payroll and benefits, company policy and procedure adherence. In addition, you will build strong relationships with our company’s managers in order to help them with their human resource needs.

Responsibilities

  • Being the main point of contact for employee’s queries on all HR-related topics
  • Oversee full-cycle of recruitment efforts, develop and oversee smooth on-boarding process and induction training for new hires, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
  • Nurture an inclusive, high-performance culture with a focus on employee engagement and positive people management practices, among other HR-related tasks
  • Assist with payroll and benefits administration
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and legal Responsibilities
  • Ensures handling employee relation issues pragmatically and efficiently, including employment claims, redundancy, organisational restructures, terminations, performance improvement plans, grievances misconduct, code of conduct issues and disciplinary action
  • Overseeing and organising internal and external disciplinary procedures, including liaising with Employment Solicitors, overseeing safeguarding inquiries, and conducting external disciplinaries.
  • Under the direction of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, develops, implements, and updates personnel policies, procedures, and forms. Stays current with laws and regulations affecting personnel issues (Equal employment, employee safety, personal and career development scheme etc.), employment practices or trends, and recommends appropriate new or revised policies and procedures.
  • Meeting key stakeholders to discuss people challenges;
  • Assists and supports department managers and all employees regarding personnel issues. Answers employee questions regarding personnel policies, procedures, and benefits; researches and disseminates topical or timely information to managers and/or employees on personnel issues.
  • Guiding people practices such as restructures and succession planning
  • Coordinates and assists the manager with employee reviews and performance appraisals. Coordinates and participates in the completion of terminations and exit interviews.
  • Bringing people expertise and developing solutions to help the business area to deliver its strategy;
  • Establishes and maintains personnel records and reports; maintains company organisation charts and employee directory with an ultimate objective to a paperless and green office strategy by the end of 2023.
  • Work closely with Compliance and Risk Management team to establish regulatory compliance and implementation of certain Standard specifically ISO 27001 Information Security System. BS 7858:2019 – Screening of individuals working in a secure environment – Code of practice. BS 102000:2013 provides recommendations on conduct, management, staffing and operational accountability related to investigative services.
  • Prepare for ISO 30414:2018. Human resource management system to implement and get the necessary certification by the end of 2022;
  • Performs other related duties as required or as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, or related area, 3+ years’ of experience working in Human Resources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and work well with people at all levels of the organisation. Leadership skills are required. Familiarity with personnel standards and regulations at the local and regional level is required; knowledge of DIFC and QFC regulations, standards, and guidelines is desired. Project management experience is preferred. Political and representational skills with an appreciation of conflicting interests’ demands and meeting statutory requirements. Experience with HRIS systems, Previous HR generalist experience, Experience reporting on and managing volume absence, Experience in Employee Relations processes and best practice, Microsoft Office, Office 365 Suite experience, Ideally some previous recruitment involvement/experience. Ideally, experience in a fast-paced management consulting environment.

SPHR or comparable HR certification is highly desirable. Membership in a professional organisation (e.g., SHRM) is beneficial.

HR & Recruitment