Assistant HR/People Manager

About the role

The Assistant People Manager will support global HR operations, ensuring a smooth employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle. This role combines HR administration, policy management, and people‑centric initiatives while collaborating closely with teams across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end global onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Draft, issue, and maintain employment agreements, amendments, letters and other employee documentation in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Create, maintain and update global policies, procedures and employee handbooks.
• Administer the HRIS, organisational charts and employee records, guaranteeing data accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate visa applications, renewals and office‑related administration for the Dubai office.
• Organise company‑wide meetings and communications, handling invitations, attendee management and logistics.
• Administer global leave management, including policy upkeep, tracking, approvals and reporting.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards and people metrics, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, promoting a positive experience and embodying company values.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes and enhancing employee experience.

Required profile

• 3 to 8 years of experience in People Operations or a similar HR role within high‑growth, fast‑paced environments.
• Self‑starter who can work independently, own initiatives and see them through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate, confidential and compliant records.
• Solid understanding of industry best practices, employment legislation and multi‑jurisdictional compliance.
• Collaborative, approachable and service‑oriented with a genuine passion for exceptional employee experiences.
• Comfortable adapting to evolving priorities and working across time zones.

Required skills

• Experience with HRIS administration and data management.