Position Title: Senior HR Executive
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

A global marketing agency is hiring a Senior HR Executive to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Generalist looking to take the next step in their career by contributing to an expanding, creative international business. The successful candidate will support the entire employee lifecycle and HR operations, reporting directly to the Regional HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, and offboarding

• Conduct exit interviews for mid-level employees

• Support policy and procedure development and ensure labour law compliance

• Partner with Finance and external payroll providers to process and audit payroll: hires, promotions, bonuses, deductions, and terminations

• Maintain and update HR systems and employee files

• Draft and issue official HR documents, including offer letters and employment contracts

• Oversee the visa and work permit process for new and existing staff

• Contribute to employee relations initiatives and assist in handling grievances and concerns

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR within the UAE

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and current employment legislation

• Experience in a marketing or creative agency environment is preferred

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

• Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to work independently