Intern, HR

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  Location

  (DUBAI) and various

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  Job Reference

  20138

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Human Resources / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

The HR Intern is responsible for specified generalist responsibilities and core HR administration requirements across the Arab region offices in support of the HR function.  The job holder will be required to work in a busy office and help the smooth running of the department throughout the region.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative duties:

• Manage the core HR administrative process for all Arab region’s offices and to act as ‘point of contact’ for all staff requiring HR support and guidance on HR administrative queries.
• Liaise and supervise the PRO for all government related paperwork for staff.
• Create, maintain and review standard reports and administrative efficiencies.
• Enter data and ensure data integrity within HR information systems and other required databases
• Manage and maintain personnel files and keep all HR documentation up to date.  

HRBP Assistance:

• Manage Induction process for regional new starters at all levels including preparing materials, delivering the HR portions and coordinating logistics/meetings.
• Support the online-performance management process. Provide employees and supervisors with appropriate information to conduct reviews as needed.  
• Oversee administration of the online review process on HRIS and ensure on line performance review forms are returned to Human Resources upon completion.
• Support co-ordination of the leaver process.
• Maintain accurate and up to date payroll and employee data spreadsheets
• Make sure that all items relating to pay are sent within pre-set deadlines to payroll and are accurate.
• Liaise with the Benefits provider to register all staff on to the Benefit schemes, respond to general benefit enquiries and to cancel benefits when appropriate.  

AD-Hocks Assignment/reports:

• As per the HR Team’s requests

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Team work skills
• Attention to details
• Initiative skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or Equivalent
• 0-1 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the UAE Labor Law and Free zone regulations is a plus
• Proficient in Arabic and English 

Work Conditions  

The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:

• Office environment is general office setting  
• Must reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations

About APCO 

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.  

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.  

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.  

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. 

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.