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People & Culture Executive Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Viola Communications
Title: People & Culture Executive
Company: Viola Communications
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Viola is looking for a People & Culture Executive to join our buzzing creative agency. You will support the end-to-end people operations for our Purple Exhibitions department, acting as a key liaison between the on-ground exhibitions/manufacturing teams and the Head Office. This role is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and day-to-day HR coordination, ensuring smooth communication, compliance, and positive employee experience across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for operational, technical, and support roles.
- Partner with department heads to support workforce planning and hiring needs.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and deliver a seamless new hire experience.
- Manage temporary workforce requirements and liaise with external manpower agencies.
- Monitor workforce utilisation, headcount, and HR metrics to support business decisions.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, providing guidance on people matters and resolving workplace issues.
- Oversee attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and payroll inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, maintain HR records, and support HR audits and reporting.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Manage the employee offboarding process, including exit formalities, clearances, and handovers.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in a People & Culture/HR role.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, production, exhibitions, or project-based environment is highly preferred.
- Experience handling both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
- Experience coordinating with head office or group HR teams is an advantage.
- Good understanding of HR operations: attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and documentation.
- Knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR compliance practices.
At Viola Communications, we pride ourselves on serving clients from diverse backgrounds and with a vast range of experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a team of exceptional individuals who bring unique perspectives created by their different life paths. With representation from over 20 nationalities across our business units, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and cultivates cultural diversity among our employees. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional strengths and experiences that each person brings, and we believe that by embracing differences, we can inspire and generate remarkable ideas collectively. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion not only aligns with our moral compass but also reinforces Viola's strength as a whole.
We appreciate all applications received. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.