Job Description
We are supporting a leading organisation in the UAE in the appointment of an Employee Relations Manager. This role will be responsible for the effective execution of employee relations activities and payroll-related interfaces, ensuring strong governance, confidentiality, and consistent application of internal policies across the business.
The successful candidate will act as a senior individual contributor, managing complex ER cases while supporting payroll coordination, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
-Manage employee relations cases including grievances, conduct matters, investigations, and performance-related issues.
-Conduct interviews, gather information, and prepare accurate case documentation and summaries.
-Ensure consistent application of ER policies and maintain confidential, audit-ready records in line with governance standards.
Payroll & GPSSA Support
-Validate and coordinate ER-related payroll inputs, including disciplinary actions, unpaid leave, deductions, recoveries, and final settlements.
-Support GPSSA data updates and documentation in collaboration with Payroll and HR Operations.
-Assist with reconciliation of payroll exceptions arising from ER actions or employee status changes.
Reporting & Governance
-Maintain ER trackers, logs, and case records.
-Contribute to ER reporting, trend analysis, audits, and governance reviews.
-Ensure timely and accurate responses to internal audit and compliance requirements.
Systems & Process Improvement
-Use HRIS and payroll systems to execute ER-related activities.
-Support digitalisation, automation, and system enhancements across ER and payroll processes.
Candidate Requirements
-7–10 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to employee relations case management and investigations.
-Demonstrated experience working within sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, asset management firms, or similarly high-governance environments.
-Working knowledge of payroll processes and GPSSA administration.
-High attention to detail, confidentiality, and governance compliance.
-Experience using HR systems, digital workflows, and reporting tools.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to amahmood@carter-knight.com.
Contact:
Ahmad Mahmood
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and user experience.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to create user-centered designs.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Design and prototype user interfaces for web and mobile applications using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
- Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (and optionally frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs during implementation.
- Maintain design consistency across all platforms and products by adhering to brand guidelines.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness, navigation flows).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and contribute to design and development sprints.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer and Developer.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design projects and front-end development work.
- Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and prototyping tools.
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with front-end frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
