Chief Specialist - Employee Happiness & Wellbeing

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist - Employee Happiness & Wellbeing (26001158)Job Description Chief Specialist - Employee Happiness & Wellbeing - (26001158) Job Description StrategyContribute to the development and management of the organizational HR policies and frameworks embedding legal and regulatory compliance.Familiarize with pioneering practices in HR management and propose legal expertise in HR initiatives. Review DGHR and Dubai draft and approved laws continuously to update HR policies and procedures accordingly. Operations Follow up on the implementation of DGEP criteria related to human capital and Emiratization, ensuring compliance with all requirements.Review and respond to employee grievance cases to ensure resolutions align with Dubai Government Human Resources Law, DGHR policies, organization-wide regulations, and contractual obligations.Provide legal guidance to HR Business Partners, and leadership on appropriate corrective actions, disciplinary measures, or settlements.Oversee development and administration of HR policies, processes, procedures, and forms, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and best practices. Respond to legal inquiries from organizational units and staff, providing timely advice and ensuring compliance with applicable frameworks. Coordinate with Internal Audit and Quality Audit functions to ensure HR development processes meet compliance and audit standards.Represent employees and organisation in any legal cases pending in the court regarding HR laws and procedures. Product / Process Improvement Improve HR Development Department services, processes, and procedures by embedding legal governance and regulatory compliance.Audit departmental outputs, recommend enhancements, and ensure legal robustness of frameworks and initiatives.Establish and oversee an internal quality‑audit framework for HR processes, including scheduling audits, coordinating with Quality/Internal Audit, tracking non‑conformities, and driving corrective actions. Qualifications Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Law9+ Years in case of Master’s degree (11+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) in related areaExpertise in legal advisory, representation, and legislative complianceExperience in investigation, inquiry procedures, and grievance managementAbility to support employee happiness and organizational health initiativesStrong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and governance frameworksCompetence in ESG governance and reporting practicesSkilled in policy analysis, development, and implementationExperience in exit interview analysis and employee retention initiativesAbility to conduct market research and benchmarking for organizational improvementProficiency in managing employee events and rewards programsUnderstanding of the organization’s business context and operational environment Job Category: Human Resources (Human Resources)Advertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Human Resources & DevelopmentEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 06/07/2026Unposting Date: 12/07/2026

Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Law. 9+ years (Master’s) or 11+ years (Bachelor’s) in related area. Expertise in legal advisory, representation, and legislative compliance. Experience in investigation, inquiry procedures, and grievance management. Ability to support employee happiness and organizational health initiatives. Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and governance frameworks. Competence in ESG governance and reporting practices. Skilled in policy analysis, development, and implementation. Experience in exit interview analysis and employee retention initiatives. Ability to conduct market research and benchmarking for organizational improvement. Proficiency in managing employee events and rewards programs. Understanding of the organization’s business context and operational environment.

Strategy: Contribute to the development and management of organizational HR policies and frameworks embedding legal and regulatory compliance. Familiarize with pioneering practices in HR management and propose legal expertise in HR initiatives. Review DGHR and Dubai draft and approved laws continuously to update HR policies and procedures accordingly. Operations: Follow up on the implementation of DGEP criteria related to human capital and Emiratization, ensuring compliance with all requirements. Review and respond to employee grievance cases to ensure resolutions align with Dubai Government Human Resources Law, DGHR policies, organization-wide regulations, and contractual obligations. Provide legal guidance to HR Business Partners, and leadership on appropriate corrective actions, disciplinary measures, or settlements. Oversee development and administration of HR policies, processes, procedures, and forms, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and best practices. Respond to legal inquiries from organizational units and staff, providing timely advice and ensuring compliance with applicable frameworks. Coordinate with Internal Audit and Quality Audit functions to ensure HR development processes meet compliance and audit standards. Represent employees and organisation in any legal cases pending in the court regarding HR laws and procedures. Product / Process Improvement: Improve HR Development Department services, processes, and procedures by embedding legal governance and regulatory compliance. Audit departmental outputs, recommend enhancements, and ensure legal robustness of frameworks and initiatives. Establish and oversee an internal quality‑audit framework for HR processes, including scheduling audits, coordinating with Quality/Internal Audit, tracking non‑conformities, and driving corrective actions.