People, Performance & Culture Associate (UAE National)

About the role

Help AG is seeking a People, Performance & Culture Associate to manage HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The role focuses on delivering smooth payroll, compensation, benefits, policy updates, performance reviews and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring a positive experience for all staff.

Key responsibilities

• Run day‑to‑day HR operations and maintain strong employee relationships.
• Accurate data entry, system updates and preparation of official letters and documentation.
• Support payroll administration, compensation and benefits package preparation.
• Address employee queries, collect feedback and contribute to improvement projects.
• Maintain and update employment records for hiring, transfers, promotions and terminations.
• Explain HR policies, procedures, laws and standards to staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, processes and tools.
• Support performance management, employee surveys and engagement programs.
• Coordinate onboarding and exit processes, including interview participation and reference checks.
• Prepare reports, graphics and analytics for HR decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Pursuing professional membership with CIPD, SHRM or CPHR (preferred).
• Experience with HRIS platforms and end‑to‑end HR cycles from recruitment to off‑boarding.
• Solid knowledge of UAE labor legislation and payroll procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with a high degree of confidentiality.

Required skills

• Payroll procedures
• Recruiting
• Performance management
• Employee engagement
• HRIS
• Labor legislation
• Onboarding
• Data entry
• Analytics