Talent Management Specialist

WE’RE HIRING | Talent Management Specialist📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | On-site | Full-timeWaypoint is looking for a Talent Management Specialist to support HR operations in Dubai and coordinate employee processes for a diverse international workforce.This is a hands-on role with responsibility for independently coordinating assigned HR activities and working closely with employees, leadership, and external service providers.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate recruitment for local and international positions, including screening, initial interviews, candidate pipelines, and background checks.
• Manage onboarding and coordinate employment visas, residence visas, Emirates ID, medical examinations, renewals, and cancellations with authorized providers.
• Maintain employment contracts, personnel files, and documentation for employee changes, leave, and terminations.
• Coordinate payroll information, employee benefits, medical insurance, and leave records.
• Support employee relations, internal communications, engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate performance reviews, training, coaching, and employee development records.
• Maintain HR systems, prepare workforce reports, and track HR and immigration deadlines.
• Support company policies and applicable UAE employment requirements, coordinating with legal, payroll, immigration, and government service providers.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional HR experience.
• Experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and employee relations.
• Advanced English proficiency, preferably C1, with excellent professional communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital HR tools.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to coordinate multiple HR processes independently.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from different cultures and nationalities.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous HR experience in the UAE.
• Familiarity with UAE employment, visa, residency, and immigration processes.
• Experience within DMCC or another UAE free zone.
• Experience supporting multinational companies.
• Knowledge of HRIS, payroll, recruitment, or workforce management systems.
• Arabic or another additional language is an advantage.We value ownership, accountability, adaptability, problem solving, and a strong employee service mindset.INTERESTED?Submit your CV to [application email or link], indicating “Talent Management Specialist – Dubai.”