Advisor, People & TalentLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesModel of Work: Hybrid (On-Site a Minimum of 2 days per week)About Quorum SoftwareQuorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since 1998, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,800+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visitBe a part of our legacyQuorum Software is the world's largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy. From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum's proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth. Our industry-leading solutions are transforming energy companies across the entire value chain, helping visionary leaders evolve their organizations into modern energy companies.Who we are looking for:Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.Job PurposeYou will be responsible for supporting a full range of human resources services in the Middle East and act as the key point of contact for our Dubai and Abu Dhabi office locations. As we grow in region, you will be responsible for supporting in several areas such as facilities, and overall office coordination in addition to your primary role as People & Talent Advisor.The ideal candidate will have the ability and willingness to get involved in all areas of HR and have a passion for influencing and fostering a positive culture and work environment. You have the ability to act as a strategic HR partner with managers and possess the ability to execute on tactical HR tasks and can pivot between those requirements seamlessly.What You Will Do:
Proactively work in collaboration with business unit and managers on employee matters to achieve current and future business objectives and identify people related priorities, opportunities and risks
Resolve employee issues to ensure favorable outcomes, escalating as appropriate
Manage performance issues and coordinating performance improvement plans
Build trusted relationships with employees through engagement practices to help guide them through global and local change and to promote a high level of employee morale and engagement
Manage the successful implementation of HR strategies and policies to ensure a global alignment in parallel with country specific regulations
Coordinate with external immigration lawyers on immigration matters for the company.
Responsible for maintaining the tracking of visa and following up on expiring visas.
Provide policy advice on relocations and assignments, and draft appropriate paperwork
Keep up to date with employment law changes to ensure the company maintains compliance and hold responsibility for handbooks and policy documents
Provide local support with the annual performance review process, providing coordination in region to facilitate a smooth process
Review HR documentation and correspondence as required, including references, employment contracts, leavers letters and relocation agreements
Overview of all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including on boarding, off boarding and probationary periods and other key processes
Coordinate priorities with the recruiting team to support the business objectives
Ensure our HR database and global payroll teams are kept up to date with any changes as required
Serve as the Middle East point of contact for onboarding support including supporting and liaising with finance, IT and facilities.
Ad hoc HR projects and tasks as required and other duties as assigned.
What to Bring:
University Degree in relevant area
3-5 years of HR Advisory experience within a global company
Competency in local UAE employment law
Fluent in both Arabic and English (reading and writing)
Ability to work independently in a standalone role without direct day to day supervision and collaboratively in a virtual team
Have a proven ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels locally and virtually
Comfortable in an evolving and changing work environment
Can-do attitude and the ability to provide tactical and sometimes administrative support plus strategic input and direction.
Additional Details
Travel: Ability to travel locally between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Position is based in Abu Dhabi. Potential infrequent travel internationally. Must have a valid passport and drivers license.
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in United Arab Emirates is valued. Company might pursue visa sponsorship for this position at its sole discretion if candidate is outstanding and willing to relocate.
Diversity Statement: At Quorum, we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work. With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and our achievements. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other characteristics that make us unique. We have a DEI committee focused on Culture, Advocacy and Talent, have company-wide Unconscious Bias training and more.Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a member of the Human Resources Department