People Officer (Onboarding) | Dubai

Full job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

The People Officer will oversee the entire onboarding process for new hires within MENA region. This role involves ensuring a seamless, efficient, and engaging experience for all new employees. The role requires to manage the onboarding process from the moment candidates accept their job offer through to their integration into the company. This role will take care of the assigned business unit and report to People Executive

Job Description:

Manage the full-cycle onboarding process for all new hires in the MENA region, from the acceptance of the offer letter to integration into the company.

Preparing offer letters for MENA region (excluding UAE) in collaboration with the HRBP in respective MENA region.

Communication with new hires information on the company, territory, visa process etc. Touch base with candidates on a regular basis to ensure engagement until their joining day.

Validate the documents shared by the recruitment team and coordinate with the candidates for pending documents.

Coordinate with the Government relation (GR) team (e.g., MOL, immigration, etc.) to ensure timely processing of employment visa or work permit application.

Coordinating with Travel Team for Hotel and Ticket booking of overseas hires

Coordinate with line manager and HRBP for asset confirmation such as laptop, sim card and other IT related assets.

Coordinate with support function teams like I.T and Admin for asset preparation in advance for new joiners

Generation of E-Codes and Employee Profiles on systems like Success Factors, SAP etc.

Share the welcome invite and coordinate with the L&D team for the Corporate Induction.

Industries:Retail

Function: Human Resources