Published ago People Operations & Talent Associate On-site

Function: People Operations | Local Compliance | Office & Workplace | Recruitment | Finance & Accounting

Delegation Level: 1-2 (with a clear path to People Partner)

RACI R: Day-to-day people operations, local HR admin, recruitment coordination, and office management in Dubai. A: Smooth employee experience, compliant people processes, and reliable delivery across People Ops and hiring support. C: Managers, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on hiring, visas, contracts, and local compliance. I: Head of People on people risks, progress, and priorities.

This is the second hire on the People team ’re looking for someone based in Dubai who understands local labour laws and enjoys being close to the day-to-day reality of people, teams, and operations. You’ll work in close partnership with the VP of People to help build and run how Cercli hires, onboards, supports, and grows its people in the region.

This role blends People Operations, local HR compliance, office management, and hands-on recruitment support. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys variety, cares deeply about people, and wants to grow into a People Partner role over time.

You won’t be expected to know everything on day one. You will be coached, supported, and developed; but you’ll need curiosity, ownership, and a genuine interest in people and how organisations work.

Own Local People Operations (Dubai)

• Support employment contracts, onboarding, and offboarding in line with UAE labour law
• Handle work permits, visas, renewals, and local compliance processes
• Act as a first point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and local processes
• Keep people data accurate and up to date across systems

Support Recruitment & Hiring

• Support hiring across selected roles - coordinating interviews, candidates, and feedback
• Partner with the VP of People on role setup, hiring plans, and candidate experience
• Manage ATS hygiene and ensure a smooth, respectful candidate journey
• Help managers stay organised and on track during hiring processes

Office & Workplace Management

• Support day-to-day office operations in Dubai
• Coordinate equipment, access, vendors, and general workplace needs
• Help create a welcoming, well-run environment for the team

Grow Into a People Partner Role

• Learn how to support managers with people questions, performance, and development
• Gradually take on more responsibility for employee experience and manager support
• Build judgement, confidence, and context to operate as a trusted People Partner over time

You care about people - You’re drawn to HR / People work because you genuinely care about how people experience work; not because you like process for process’ sake.

You’re grounded & practical - You understand local labour laws and admin matter. You’re organised, reliable, and calm when handling sensitive information.

You like variety - You’re comfortable wearing multiple hats - from visas, to interviews, to office logistics, and you enjoy being close to the action.

You want to grow - You’re early in your People career, but ambitious. You want to learn, be coached, and progress into a People Partner role over time.

• Based in Dubai with knowledge of UAE labour law and work permits
• 2-4+ years’ experience in HR Ops, People Ops, Office Management, or Recruitment
• Comfortable supporting hiring processes and working with candidates
• Strong organisation and follow-through
• Discrete, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential information
• Clear written and verbal English Experience with Employee Relations, HR Policy Development, Talent Development, HR Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Talent Acquisition, and HRIS Management is highly valued. Ability to prioritise and focus on impact is highly valued.
• Arabic is a plus, not a requirement

• You’ll be the first person hired into the People team, working directly with the Head of People
• High trust, high exposure, and real responsibility from day one
• Strong coaching and development toward a People Partner role
• A fast-growing company where People is taken seriously
• The chance to help shape how Cercli supports its people as we scale

If you’re excited by people, curious about how organisations grow, and want a role where you can learn fast and make a real impact - we’d love to hear from you. This isn’t a “ticket-processing” HR role. It’s a chance to build, learn, and grow alongside the company.

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Finance & Accounting