We are a fast-growing and dynamic international company with European roots and operations across six countries. As we continue to expand we are looking for a Senior HR Associate to support daily HR activities handle hiring and onboarding ensure compliance with company policies and contribute to a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with the CEO and department managers to keep HR processes organized effective and consistent across both remote and office-based teams as well as help develop the HR function by creating new processes and policies.

This position is well-suited for someone hands-on detail-oritnted and proactive who enjoys helping people and ensuring smooth HR operations in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations and Employee Experience

Maintain day-to-day HR processes and documentation
Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed across the company.
Support initiatives that foster a positive collaborative and engaging work environment.
Coordinate UAE visa and employement-related documentation with our relationship manager and ensure requirements are met.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Handle full-cycle recruitment for all departments including sourcing screening interviewing and coordinating final selection.
Create and run recruitment campaigns to attract local and international talent.
Manage communication with recruitment agencies and job platforms in the UAE and GCC.
Explore new hiring markets to find qualified candidates.

Employee Relations and Engagement

Oversee employee relations conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
Implement employee engagement programs to enhance retention and job satisfaction.
Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and develop action plans based on feedback.

Performance and Development

Coordinate performance review cycles and collect feedback on time.
Support managers in setting clear KPIs and growth expectations for employees.
Support career development and succession planning initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

Admnister payroll benefits and compensation structures in line with UAE and international market benchmarks.
Ensure salary reviews and incentives are performance-based and competitive.

Onboarding and Offboarding

Run onboarding for new hires to ensure a smooth and positive start.
Handle offboarding processes including exit paperwork and system/off access coordination.
Conduct exit interviews and share key observations to help improve employee experience.

HR Compliance and Tools

Use HR software and tools to support hiring onboarding and employee management.
Keep HR records files and reports well-organized and up-to-date.
Follow HR policies local regulations and best practices to help ensure compliance in all regions.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are not a comprehensive list and as such additional tasks may be assigned from time-to-time. The scope of the job may also be subject to change as necessitated by business demands.

Requirements

Experience

2-4 years of experience in HR ideally in fast-growing or international companies
Preferably experience working with European companies
Experience managing HR functions across multiple countries and ensuring legal compliance
Experience handling end-to-end recruitment
Experience implementing employee engagement performance management and satisfaction programs.
Familiarity with FinTech or iGaming companies is a plus

Technical and Soft Skills

Good understanding of HR best practices especially in hiring onboarding and employee support
Experience using HR software preferably Zoho (People Recruit and Payroll) for recruitment performance tracking payroll and employee engagement
Ability to apply HR policies across the company
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive hands-on approach
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.