People & Culture Partner (m/f/d) at BeWunder · Dubai

Your mission

• Bring fresh ideas and energy to continuously enhance our People & Culture initiatives, from team engagement and wellbeing to internal processes and our organisation culture.
• Be a key point of contact for our team members, Team Leads, external consultants and advisors on all People & Culture-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government authorities, external consultants and other stakeholders to ensure smooth P&C operations.
• Ensure our People & Culture practices remain compliant with UAE and KSA labour laws and regulations, staying up to date with legislative changes and local requirements.
• Develop and enhance incentive schemes, compensation structures and performance management initiatives in line with business needs.
• Drive the development and implementation of P&C guidelines and programs that support our organisational goals, values and ways of working.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve, simplify and digitalise our P&C processes, making them more efficient, streamlined and scalable as we grow globally.
• Take an active role in shaping a positive and engaging workplace culture by introducing initiatives that bring our teams together and enhance the overall team member experience.
• Ensure our HR records, team member information and performance evaluations are accurate, well-organised and maintained in line with internal requirements.
• Partner closely with Team Leads and team members, providing practical guidance and support on P&C-related topics and contributing to a collaborative, supportive and productive work environment.
• Keep an eye on industry trends, emerging HR practices and new ideas that could help us further develop our People & Culture function.
• Take a proactive, solution-oriented approach to day-to-day challenges, keeping relevant Team Leads and stakeholders informed and ensuring matters are followed through to resolution.

Your profile

• Proven experience as People & Culture/ HR Manager or HR Generalist in the UAE, ideally within a medium-sized, international organisation.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA labour laws, regulations and local HR practices.
• Very confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, building strong working relationships, navigating challenging conversations and communicating effectively across different teams and functions.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting our teams across the Middle East and Europe.
• A flexible, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset, with the confidence to navigate changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Practical experience in performance management, team member onboarding, training and development.
• Experience in talent acquisition would be a plus, but is not a must.
• Excellent command of MS Office Suite and confidence in working with HR systems and digital tools.
• Previous experience liaising with MOHRE and other relevant government authorities and organisations in the UAE.
• A keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A positive, approachable and open-minded personality, with a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness and a strong team spirit.

Why us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.