Senior HR Generalist

Overview

This is a senior-level, hands-on HR position for a fast-growing technology business working in AI infrastructure. The role is based in the United Arab Emirates and sits at the heart of people operations, combining day-to-day execution with process design and improvement. You will oversee the employee lifecycle end to end, support compliance across jurisdictions, and help build scalable HR practices in a high-growth environment. The role requires close coordination with leadership, Legal, Finance, and the broader People function to keep operations running smoothly and to strengthen the employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Run HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, covering onboarding, offboarding, internal moves, and leave administration within a PEO setup.
• Strengthen and maintain compliance workflows, including registrations, policy revisions, required training, and readiness for audits.
• Administer employee benefits and serve as the primary contact for brokers and outside HR/PEO partners.
• Contribute to total rewards work such as preparing offer letters, supporting pay benchmarking, and partnering with Finance and Legal.
• Address employee relations matters involving performance, accommodations, disputes, and exits with sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Work with legal counsel on sensitive cases and ensure documentation is complete and risks are managed appropriately.
• Assist with performance management cycles, manager support, and people initiatives such as engagement surveys and onboarding improvements.
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting, and protect HRIS quality for metrics including headcount and attrition.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in HR Generalist or HR Operations roles, preferably in startup or rapidly scaling tech settings.
• Background in a PEO or multi-state employment structure, with exposure to systems such as Justworks, Rippling, or similar tools.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations issues with professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Strong written communication skills and a careful approach to documentation and detail.
• Comfort working across Legal, Finance, Operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Strong discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Helpful extras include HR automation experience, HRIS optimization, AI-enabled HR workflows, and credentials such as PHR or SHRM-CP.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and market rates.
• Equity participation in a venture-backed, high-growth company.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match where applicable.
• Home office allowance and monthly internet reimbursement.
• Flexible parental leave.
• Regular offsites and team-building activities.
• Access to modern tools, ongoing learning, and growth opportunities.

Additional information

This opening is advertised on behalf of a partner company, which handles applications and the next stages of the process. The partner company will review shortlisted candidates and manage interviews, assessments, and other follow-up steps. The application process may use AI-supported screening to help assess fit, but final hiring decisions are made by people.

Data privacy notice

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