HR Specialist

Elegant Qubes Group is a leading multidisciplinary company specializing in interior fit-out, joinery, exhibitions, events, custom fabrication, branding, and project execution solutions across the UAE. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality turnkey projects, we work with government, semi-government, corporate, hospitality, retail, and private sector clients to create exceptional spaces and experiences.

We are currently looking for an experienced, proactive, and people-focused HR Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, compliance, and organizational development while supporting the company's continued growth and building a high-performing workforce.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for managing and improving Human Resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, HR compliance, training, and organizational development.
• Partner with department managers to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent while ensuring HR practices align with UAE Labour Law and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition processes across all departments.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, coordinate hiring managers, and manage candidate communications.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, HR correspondence, and employee documentation.
• Manage onboarding, probation evaluations, confirmations, transfers, promotions, and offboarding processes.
• Build and maintain strong employee relationships while supporting employee engagement initiatives.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and HR investigations professionally and confidentially.
• Support department managers with performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Coordinate training plans, learning initiatives, and professional development programs.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and employee handbook updates.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Monitor employee attendance, leave, probation periods, visa renewals, and contract expiries.
• Coordinate with PROs for visas, Emirates IDs, labour cards, medicals, and other government documentation.
• Support payroll preparation by ensuring HR records and attendance data are accurate.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, recruitment reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Support succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and HR information.
• Recommend continuous improvements to HR processes, systems, and employee experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of UAE Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
• Experience in exhibitions, interior fit-out, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based industries is highly preferred.
• HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Experience using HRMS, ERP, or HR software (Zoho People, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, etc.) is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Employee Relations
• UAE Labour Law & HR Compliance
• Performance Management
• HR Policies & Procedures
• Training & Development
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Payroll Coordination
• HRMS & ERP Systems
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
• Organizational & Time Management Skills
• High Integrity & Confidentiality
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