Human Resources Generalist

Role Overview

RINA is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for its Abu Dhabi office within the Global Human Resources Division. This position is a more senior HR administration role with broader responsibilities across core HR operations, benefits support, and day-to-day service delivery for the department.

What You Will Handle

• Maintain employee files accurately and keep all records current while respecting legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Manage documentation linked to the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, promotions, role changes, and exits, with a strong focus on precision and confidentiality.
• Support the administration of employee benefits such as health coverage, retirement arrangements, and other welfare programs, while responding to employee questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for the HR information system, ensuring data quality, generating reports, and working with IT teams to solve system issues and improve functionality.
• Monitor labour law updates and ensure HR policies remain compliant and aligned with good industry practice.
• Assist in introducing updated policies and procedures and help employees and managers adopt them smoothly.
• Address employee relations cases with professionalism and discretion, support conflict resolution, and contribute to investigations that promote fair and constructive outcomes.
• Support recruitment activities by preparing and sharing job adverts, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Create regular HR reports and analyse workforce data to identify trends, highlight issues, and propose practical improvements.
• Contribute to employee learning and development initiatives, assess training effectiveness, collect feedback, and suggest improvements.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Economics, or a related discipline is required. The role calls for at least five years of progressive HR experience, with strong familiarity across multiple human resources functions.

Required Knowledge and Competencies

• Solid understanding of HR practices, labour legislation, compliance requirements, and modern industry standards, especially UAE labour law.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability for managing complex HR matters and improving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS tools and Microsoft Office applications for data handling and reporting.
• Capability to work with resourcefulness, take ownership of outcomes, influence others constructively, and apply sound business judgement.
• Ability to assess situations with a broad perspective and make informed decisions using context and insight.

About the Organization

RINA is an international company offering services across energy, marine, certification, infrastructure and mobility, industry, and research and development. Its work covers the full project lifecycle, from initial concept through to completion.

Workplace Values

RINA promotes an inclusive environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas and develop professionally. The company provides equal employment opportunities and aims to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It also states compliance with Italian Law n. 68/99.