We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
As a HR Operations Executive you’ll play a critical role in supporting the People Operations Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes. This position combines core HR operations, data management, analytics, and process improvement to drive strategic decision-making within the People & Culture (P&C) function. Discover your purple and join our People & Culture Team today!
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Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.
Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.
Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.
About the People & Culture team
Grant Thornton UAE’s People & Culture team is dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where top talent thrives through dynamic recruitment, innovative engagement, and continuous development, driving success for our people and clients.
As HR Operation Executive some of your responsibilities will include:
HR Data Collection and Management
- Maintain HR data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency for reliable reporting
- Support data cleaning and preparation processes, ensuring high data quality and identifying discrepancies or data gaps
- Collaborate with the People Operations Manager to oversee data governance practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations
Process Improvement and Automation
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within HR operations, particularly around data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Support initiatives to automate manual reporting tasks, working with the People Operations Manager and IT to make HR data more accessible and self-service
- Collaborate on the development of SOPs for HR data handling and reporting, contributing to process consistency and efficiency
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, headcount, and diversity, providing insights to support strategic P&C decision-making
- Develop and maintain dashboards and standardized reports, enabling the P&C team to monitor KPIs and track progress toward goals
- Generate ad hoc reports in response to specific business questions or P&C initiatives, providing actionable insights tailored to stakeholder needs
Data Visualization and Presentation
- Create compelling data visualizations that convey HR insights clearly and effectively to P&C and other business stakeholders
- Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, and D365 to build user-friendly visualizations that simplify complex data sets
- Present findings and insights to HR and business leaders, using storytelling to highlight trends and implications for HR strategy
Cross-functional Collaboration and Project Support
- Partner with TA, L&D, Payroll, HRIS, HRBPs, IT, Finance, and other departments to align on data requirements and support P&C projects effectively
- Assist in gathering and documenting requirements for data-related projects, ensuring clarity and timely delivery of project objectives
- Act as a resource for P&C team members on data-related questions, contributing to data-driven culture within the department
Think you've got what it takes to join our People & Culture team? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
Technical Skills
- Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting within an HR or business operations context
- Data Visualization: Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, D365) to create intuitive, high-impact visuals
- Database Management: Basic knowledge of database management and data warehousing principles; experience with HRIS systems is a plus
- Automation: Experience in automating data processes is highly desirable, with exposure to tools that streamline reporting workflows
HR Operations Knowledge
- Good understanding of core HR operations, including employee lifecycle management, compliance, and HR metrics
- Familiarity with key HR metrics and KPIs such as turnover, engagement, headcount, and diversity metrics
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Collaboration: Strong team player with experience working in cross-functional teams; able to build relationships across HR, IT, and other departments
- Problem-solving: Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Data Science, or a related field
- 3-5+ years of experience in data analysis, operations, or a similar role, within HR or a related function
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in data analytics or HR analytics are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Google Data Analytics, SHRM Analytics)
- Experience with HRIS and HR data systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms
Key Attributes
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable insights
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data handling and reporting
- Curiosity and Initiative: Eagerness to learn and contribute to a data-driven HR culture
At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
