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HR Generalist

Company Name: John Crane
Employment Type:Full Time
Location: Dubai
Experience: 2-5 years
Degree: Bachelor / Master
Gender:Any
Age:Any  
Nationality: Any
Salary:Unspecified
No. Of Vacancies:1
Job Description:
At John Crane we have an exciting opportunity for a HR Generalist to join the Dubai office for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing generalist human resources guidance, support and service to business on company programmes and initiatives, employee relations, organisational design and effectiveness, recruitment, retentions, learning and talent development.
You will partner with line managers, business partners and employees to foster open communication, resolve ongoing and complex human resources related issues as well as support and develop human resources initiatives and the delivery of HR Services in coordination with HR Operations team.

Duties & Responsibilities
Assure compliance of Company HR operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures.
Site/functional communications delivery in accordance with group, divisional, functional communication strategies.
Ownership of projects on an adhoc basis, including engagement with global HR teams.

Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual
Bachelor’s Degree required/Masters preferred in Business/HR/Psychology or related field.
Extensive human resource generalist experience and in-depth knowledge of employment law and HR practices with a solid track record in managing/advising on complex and sensitive legal issues as well as considering the impact of new legislation and devising new HR policies and procedures.
Good understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes and government payroll regulations
Proficient in both written and verbal English, other languages considered as a plus
Current knowledge of national and regional legal and regulatory environments and requirements
Ability to negotiate and lead discussion with managers, employees, employees’ representatives and other statutory bodies
Influencing and coaching skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter and able to juggle with different priorities

About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 23,000 colleagues, based in 55 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. 

About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.