Job Description

About the job

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. Were on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our People & Facilities department would like to welcome a detail-oriented

People Specialist in our office in Dubai

The People Specialist is responsible for helping the local offices in driving the firms people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our firmwide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and firmwide success in the marketplace

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day HR operations in Equiti Dubai and manage the full operational employee lifecycle.
• Act as the local People Partner for UAE, driving core HR support activities.
• Contribute to talent acquisition and recruitment processes, including filtering CVs, scheduling interviews, and drafting contracts.
• Conduct employee onboarding and organize training & development initiatives.
• Manage the onboarding of new joiners and conduct the HR induction.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as medical insurance, staff benefits, leaves, and issue resolution.
• Promote HR initiatives to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Undertake tasks around performance management, including organizing quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
• Gather and analyze HR metrics data, maintain employee files, and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits, and organizing team-building activities.
• Implement and manage employee engagement tools to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Work closely with the Finance Department.
• Schedule the orientation and induction of inductees.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor law.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent English communication skills (spoken & listening capabilities).
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with employees.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
• Adept at problem-solving, including identifying issues and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and improve performance through feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborative mindset.

Experience Requirements

• Professional work experience as HR with 4 years of experience in an International firm.
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field.
• Familiarity with UAE Labour law.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of SAP HRIS system.
• Uses experience in HR-related roles to deliver work with little direct intervention.
• Masters diligence in performing administrative tasks and duties, always looking for optimization and improvement opportunities within the assigned job spectrum.
• Competent with MS Office and can build Senior Management-friendly presentations or training.

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it no ties, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you're sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there's no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.