Senior HR Advisor Career in UAE

Are you a highly capable HR professional with solid experience and strong ability to influence both strategy and operations? We are looking for a Senior HR Advisor in the UAE who can partner with leadership, drive HR best practices, manage employee relations, and help build a positive, compliant, and performance-oriented culture.

Job Overview

• Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi / another emirate)

• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Department: Human Resources

• Reports To: HR Manager / Head of HR / Director of People & Culture

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred)

• Experience: Around 5-8 years of HR experience, including in UAE or GCC region; experience with generalist HR duties and employee relations

• Gender: Open to all

Role – Senior HR Advisor

You will serve as a trusted HR partner to management and employees. Your duties include overseeing the full employment lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to performance evaluation, exit processes, and everything in between. You will handle employee relations, assist in policy development, ensure HR compliance, and contribute to organizational culture and engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full HR lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, performance appraisals, offboarding.

• Guide managers & employees on employee relations issues: grievances, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution.

• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, employee handbook, ensuring alignment with UAE labor law and best practice.

• Support performance management systems: define KPIs, coaching line managers, ensuring reviews are timely and fair.

• Collaborate with L&D or Learning teams to spot skill gaps; recommend / coordinate appropriate training.

• Ensure compliance with local employment laws, visa / immigration regulations, labor law updates.

• Maintain HR metrics & reporting (turnover, retention, satisfaction etc.), provide insights & recommendations to leadership.

• Support compensation & benefits processes: market benchmarking, review of benefits, ensuring competitiveness.

• Assist with change management, HR projects, or organizational development initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certifications (e.g. SHRM / CIPD) a plus.

• 5-8 years+ of HR generalist experience; at least some experience in the UAE or GCC.

• Deep knowledge of UAE labor law and HR regulatory environment.

• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.

• Excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational, and time-management skills.

• Good numerical & data skills; ability to work with HRIS, Excel & reporting tools.

• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

What We Offer

• A senior role with substantial responsibility and visibility in HR function.

• Opportunity to influence policies, improve employee experience, and drive organisational change.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Competitive salary & benefits aligned with experience (to be confirmed).

Location & Work Conditions

• Based in UAE office; some hybrid or flexible work (depending on company policy) may be possible.

• Standard working hours; may require extra hours during field HR issues, performance review cycles, or other peak HR periods.

Growth & Career Path

• Potential to move into HR leadership roles: HR Manager, Head of HR, Director of People & Culture.

• Broader exposure to strategic HR initiatives, organizational development, talent management, and culture building.

How to Apply

Apply via the GulfTalent listing Senior HR Advisor (Ref: #499706) when active. Make sure your application includes:

• A CV showing previous HR generalist / senior advisor experience

• Examples of employee relations / policy development / performance management you’ve handled

• Experience relevant to UAE, including labor law, HR compliance, or working with regional teams

• Any HR certifications, tools/HRIS you are proficient with.

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