HR Operations Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate support on HR queries across the employee lifecycle (e.g., leave, pay changes, onboarding, offboarding) via multiple channels (case system, email, chat, in person)
• Process HR transactions and maintain employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with local legislation
• Support leave of absence cases, payroll inputs, contract documentation, and benefits administration
• Manage high-volume data changes in HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP), ensuring completion and data integrity
• Collaborate with internal teams (Payroll, HR, IT, Finance, Facilities) and external providers (e.g., benefits, visa partners) to resolve queries
• Maintain and update process documentation, including SOGs (Standard Operating Guides), and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and support Data Subject Requests (DSRs) in line with GDPR and company processes, ensuring appropriate handling and escalation
• Support visa processing and contingent workforce administration, including vendor coordination and payment processes
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, handling sensitive information with discretion and care
• Assist with reporting, system testing, and identifying process or system improvements
• Required Qualifications & Skills
• Degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in HR Operations, Employee Services, or a shared services/customer service environment
• Strong understanding of HR processes and ability to apply policies and local legislation (UAE experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management skills across regions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and identifying areas for improvement
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
• Job Posting Segment:
• Enterprise Total Rewards & Employee Services
• Job Posting Primary Business:
• Employee Services
• Primary Job Posting Category:
• Shared Services
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted:
• 2026-06-10

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: HR Operations Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) Req ID: 10151660 Job Description: About the Role & Team We're looking for an HR Operations Specialist to join our Employee Services team on a 6‑month contract. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and help deliver high-quality employee experiences across the MENA region. You'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, balancing high-volume transactional work with opportunities to improve processes. Acting as a trusted point of contact for employees, managers, and HR partners, you'll help ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient service delivery aligned with local requirements and global standards. This role will be based in our Dubai office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home. Values You'll join a team grounded in our Disney values - acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

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