HR Executive – Autonomous Local HR Role

About the role

Gateworth is recruiting, on behalf of a leading infrastructure client, an experienced HR Executive in Dubai. The role is highly autonomous and reports to the Regional Head of HR, covering all local HR operations, performance management and talent acquisition. The person will work closely with stakeholders across several business divisions to drive employee engagement, operational effectiveness and business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main local HR contact for employees and managers, giving guidance on people-related matters.
• Partner with business leaders to improve retention and engagement while supporting commercial goals.
• Coordinate performance reviews, team training and employee feedback.
• Handle company and employee administration through the DMCC Portal, keeping compliance with local regulations and deadlines.
• Lead recruitment: write job ads, screen candidates, coordinate interviews and handle onboarding.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, from new joiners to transfers and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and organisational charts.
• Support the payroll cycle with finance and process medical insurance, including coverage changes and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, internal policies and HR best practice.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in HR and at least 2-3 years of UAE experience in an HR operations or generalist role.
• Proven track record of applying HR practices that balance business needs with local employment regulations.
• Ability to build professional relationships with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Positive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced, agile environment; adaptability and attention to detail.
• Experience in a DMCC-registered company is highly advantageous.

Pay is AED 14,000 - 15,000 plus benefits and bonus. Applications are made through the recruiter, quoting the reference #53967.