The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior HR Associate for a 6-month contract in Dubai. This role supports HR operations in the MENA region, balancing day-to-day HR transactions with strategic process improvements, and plays a key role in regional payroll, employee life-cycle events, and HR compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to complex HR inquiries and resolve escalated cases via systems like ServiceNow.

• Execute high-complexity HR transactions (onboarding, exits, payroll, changes) across EMEA regions.

• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and internal policies.

• Lead process improvement initiatives and implement HR best practices.

• Handle full monthly payroll for Dubai employees.

• Draft and manage employee documentation (contracts, offers, separations).

• Maintain digital and physical records in compliance with data protection laws.

• Work with HR systems like Workday, SAP, and the AXS portal for visa processes.

• Collaborate across functions including Legal, Payroll, Procurement, and HRBPs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.

• Strong HR experience, ideally within a shared services model.

• Familiarity with UAE labor law and AXS visa portal preferred.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

• Proficient in HR systems: Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, Coupa.

• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and confidentiality handling.

• Experience with multi-national HR operations and EMEA regional differences.

Employment Type:

• Full-time

• On-site in Dubai, with 1 remote day per week (office closed during July–August for remote work)

Application Process:
Apply now and be part of the team that supports the magic behind Disney’s global operations!