Associate HR

Role overview

This role supports the compensation and benefits function by helping plan, run, and improve employee benefits, rewards, and related HR processes. It is suited to someone who is comfortable working with data, preparing reports, and assisting with policy and administrative tasks in a fast-paced HR environment.

Key responsibilities

• Help shape and administer employee benefits programs so they stay aligned with business goals and industry standards.
• Review benefits usage, spending patterns, trends, and overall program results, then compile the findings into reports.
• Support the creation and rollout of incentive and recognition initiatives for employees.
• Take part in annual benefit evaluations, renewal cycles, and market comparison exercises.
• Gather, study, and interpret HR and compensation-related data to produce clear insights and recommendations.
• Conduct salary and benefits surveys and assist in evaluating the survey outcomes.
• Build presentations, reports, communication materials, and decision-support documents for compensation and benefits matters.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and operational processes for compensation and benefits.
• Handle questions from employees and managers about benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Keep records accurate and ensure benefits documentation is properly maintained.
• Support HR systems and help maintain data quality for compensation and benefits administration.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing the requested information and supporting documents.
• Follow company policies, labor requirements, and recognized compensation and benefits practices.
• Contribute to improvement efforts aimed at better service, greater efficiency, and a stronger employee experience.
• Carry out day-to-day work in line with EMS and HSE standards and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or another related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of experience in Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Finance, Data Analytics, or a similar field.
• Strong analytical ability and confidence with numbers.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exposure to HRIS platforms and HR workflows will be an advantage.
• Effective communication skills along with solid planning and organization abilities.
• Capability to examine data, spot patterns, and suggest practical actions.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.