Senior Executive Human Resources

We are seeking a capable and proactive HR Executive to manage and execute core HR processes across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role will act as a key operational HR resource, handling recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR reporting, policy implementation, and workforce support while supervising and guiding HR administrative activities.Key Responsibilities· Execute HR policies, procedures, and systems in line with the direction and strategy established by the HR Manager.· Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned positions, including job postings, screening, interviews, offers, reference checks, and onboarding coordination.· Support manpower planning by maintaining vacancy, headcount, turnover, and workforce data and providing accurate information to the HR Manager.· Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation reviews, confirmations, transfers, promotions, contract renewals, and offboarding.· Handle employee relations matters, respond to employee queries, and support investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, and documentation in coordination with the HR Manager.· Coordinate and monitor the performance management cycle, including goal setting, review schedules, appraisal completion, documentation, and follow-up actions.· Support employee engagement, retention, training, development, and succession initiatives and monitor agreed action plans.· Review payroll inputs, attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, and employee changes before submission or final approval, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation.· Administer and monitor employee benefits, insurance, leave entitlements, and other HR-related provisions in accordance with company policy.· Supervise and review HR administrative work to ensure employee files, HRMS records, trackers, letters, and documentation are accurate and up to date.· Prepare HR reports and dashboards covering headcount, recruitment, turnover, absenteeism, leave, performance, training, and other agreed KPIs.· Conduct salary, benefits, policy, and labour-market research and support benchmarking exercises for the UAE and regional market.· Identify practical opportunities to improve HR processes, employee service, reporting, and digital workflows, and support implementation of HRMS and automation initiatives.· Maintain working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and ensure day-to-day HR practices and documentation comply with legal and internal requirements.· Support HR audits, policy reviews, organisational changes, and other HR projects assigned by the HR Manager.· Act as a reliable point of contact between employees, line managers, and the HR department while escalating sensitive, high-risk, or strategic matters to the HR Manager.Candidate Requirements· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.· Professional HR certification such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent is an advantage.· Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably including UAE experience.· Hands-on experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes.· Good understanding of UAE Labour Law and practical HR compliance requirements.· Experience preparing HR reports, analysing workforce data, and maintaining HR KPIs and dashboards.· Experience with HRMS, payroll, attendance, or digital HR systems and an interest in process automation and improvement.· Strong organisation, judgement, communication, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.· Ability to handle employee matters professionally, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with managers at different levels.· Strong Microsoft Excel and general reporting skills.· Experience in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, maritime, or an operational multi-site workforce environment is a strong advantage.· English proficiency is required; Arabic is an advantage.