HR-Employee Relations Executive

About the role

Careers International is hiring a full-time HR-Employee Relations Executive in Abu Dhabi within the FMCG/Foods/Beverage sector. The role covers employee relations, grievance handling, labor law compliance, disciplinary action, industrial relations and employee welfare.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, conduct engagement activities, surveys and feedback sessions, and build rapport with employees across functions.
• Investigate and resolve complaints objectively, keep detailed records of grievance and disciplinary cases, and advise managers on fair treatment and conflict management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws (Factories Act, ID Act, Shops & Establishments, etc.) and monitor working hours, overtime and holidays; liaise with external agencies and labor inspectors during audits or inspections.
• Support the disciplinary process, including issuing warnings, conducting inquiries and preparing documentation, ensuring actions are legally compliant and fair.
• If applicable, coordinate with union representatives, support collective bargaining and help renew agreements.
• Oversee employee welfare programs (transport, meals, hygiene, health checks) and help identify attrition trends and retention strategies.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze reasons for attrition and ensure smooth offboarding with final settlement compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, labor law or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR/employee relations, preferably in an FMCG or manufacturing setup.
• Knowledge of labor laws and disciplinary procedures is essential; experience with unions or field teams is a plus.

Required skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Indian labor law.
• Empathy, fairness and integrity in handling sensitive matters.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS tools.