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Role Overview:
The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, including payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance. This role acts as a key point of contact for employees and managers, ensuring HR processes are consistently applied, legally compliant, and aligned with company policies and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & HR Administration
· Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
· Verify timesheets, attendance, overtime, allowances, and expense claims.
· Manage payroll changes including new hires, promotions, salary adjustments, transfers, and terminations.
· Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll queries.
· Maintain payroll records and generate reports for audits and management review.
Recruitment/Onboarding/Offboarding
· Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
· Prepare employment contracts and related documentation in line with company policy and labour law.
· Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the organisation.
· Manage employee offboarding, including exit documentation, system access removal, and company asset recovery.
· Manage visas, EOS and general employment terms.
HR Operations & Systems
· Maintain and update HRIS with accurate employee data, personal records, leave balances, and contract details.
· Prepare HR-related letters, certificates, confirmations, and official documentation.
Performance Management
· Support the administration of performance management processes, including probation reviews, annual appraisals, and goal tracking.
· Assist managers with performance documentation and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
· Maintain performance records and reporting.
Employee Relations
· Act as a first point of contact for employee queries related to HR policies, payroll, benefits, and employment matters.
· Support disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations, documentation, and hearings in line with company policy.
· Promote a positive employee experience and escalate complex issues where required.
Learning, Training & Development
· Coordinate new-hire orientation and mandatory training programs.
· Organise and track internal and external training sessions.
· Maintain training records and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
· Support managers in identifying development needs and arranging relevant training opportunities.
Compliance & Reporting
· Ensure HR practices comply with labour laws, company policies, and internal procedures.
· Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc HR and payroll reports.
· Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and data.
Additional Tasks
May be assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Six-eight years' experience in a Generalist role.
Skills:
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws (KSA knowledge advantageous)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and action drive
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Pearl is an award-winning, global PU systems house providing innovative, customised polyurethane-based systems solutions to its customers around the world. With deep foundations in the research and development of polyurethane solutions for a broad range of sectors and applications, our clients receive tailor-made systems that meet their exact requirements. Our ultimate goal is to improve polyurethane-based products and technologies, while driving innovation for sustainability and the circular economy. Formerly known as Bayer Pearl and Pearl Covestro, Pearl has a proven track record of more than 35 years in the Middle East region, with roots dating back to Otto Bayer - the German inventor of industrial polyurethane production in 1937.
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