People & Development Executive

About the Role

The People & Development Executive plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's human resources functions and employee growth initiatives. This position encompasses managing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, HR administration, and employee relations, while ensuring adherence to both company policies and employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes, coordinate orientations, and oversee new hire onboarding plans for 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Maintain thorough records for onboarding and provide necessary documents, compliance materials, and information to new hires.
• Assess training needs in collaboration with managers and staff, coordinate internal and external training sessions, and keep track of employee progress and attendance.
• Support career development strategies and succession planning efforts, evaluate training effectiveness, and collect participant feedback.
• Facilitate employee engagement activities, surveys, and initiatives; act as a resource for HR-related employee inquiries; handle employee relations with discretion and professionalism; and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Coordinate regular performance appraisal cycles, assist with goal setting and reviews, maintain appraisal documentation, and monitor follow-up actions.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of confidential employee records and HR databases; prepare HR documentation including reports, contracts, and letters; and monitor attendance and leave in collaboration with other departments.
• Support HR policy development, process enhancement, and ensure compliance with company and legal HR guidelines.
• Contribute to HR projects, organizational development activities, and internal communications, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by HR leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, People Operations, or similar roles.
• Proven capabilities in creating and managing training and development programs.
• Thorough knowledge of recruitment and employee lifecycle best practices.
• Experience working with performance management systems and employee engagement interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for interacting across organizational levels.
• Exceptional organizational, coordination, and time-management abilities to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Competency in HR data analytics, reporting, and generating insights.
• Sound understanding of UAE Labour Law and HR compliance standards.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Forbes training frameworks, service standards, compliance, and related training oversight.
• A good grasp of employee learning, engagement, and workplace culture management.
• High professionalism, confidentiality, keen attention to detail, and integrity.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Coaching and facilitation competencies.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of talent management best practices and current industry trends.
• Experience working in multicultural or multinational environments.