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.
This role is based in Dubai and involves connecting with all of the UAE offices.
If you are a person who is excited about people development, coaching and have an ability to engage those around you to help us grow the firm further, this is your opportunity.
Let us paint a picture for you
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 a P&C Exec/Senior Executive some of your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Senior Manager in various people and culture activities, including performance review cycles, career planning, and competency framework implementation.
- Assisting in driving efficient HR activities that support colleagues’ productivity, growth, and overall well-being.
- Managing and maintaining the performance management system to ensure data accuracy and track key metrics.
- Offering guidance and coaching on talent management and performance while helping to nurture a coaching culture aligned with the firm’s values.
- Partnering with key stakeholders to support organizational development and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to colleagues and managers, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and recommending solutions, while ensuring fair and consistent grievance resolution.
- Supporting the Senior Manager in reviewing and enhancing compensation and benefits policies/programs in alignment with the organization’s strategy and budgets.
- Contributing to the execution of the People & Culture strategy, sharing knowledge and best practices across teams.
- Participating in various people-related projects as required.
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: - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
- Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university; HR-related education is an advantage.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and is able to interact effectively with colleagues and managers at all levels.
- Works well in a fast-paced environment and handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good understanding of HR operations, performance management, and HR labor laws and policies
- Maintaining accuracy of performance records and actionable insights shared with the HRBP Senior Manager
- Thrives both independently and within a team environment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Maintains confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive data.
- Exhibits strong judgment, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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.
