Job Description & Summary

About Us 

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future. 

Line of Service Overview 

Internal Firm Services (IFS) 

IFS is a network of specialist support professionals, which includes Clients & Markets, Finance, Human Capital, Marketing & Communications, Office Management, Risk & Quality, Technology, to name a few. Each function plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business. 

Business Unit Overview 

Human Capital at PwC Middle East is transforming how we deliver people services through Centers of Excellence, drives innovative workforce practices, and leverages seamless, tech-enabled solutions. We unify and standardize HC service delivery while remaining responsive to each Line of Service, fostering a culture rooted in agility, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our focus is on creating a future-ready workforce by aligning talent strategies with business goals, enhancing employee experience, and building stronger HC capabilities - ensuring trust, equity, and operational excellence across the organization.

How You’ll Contribute 

As a HC Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• HC Operations & Employee Lifecycle: Manage day-to-day HC operational activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee record updates, transfers, letters, documentation, offboarding and related compliance checkpoints. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Years of experience: 4+ years of experience across HR operations, HR generalist work, payroll coordination, government relations support and / or employee lifecycle processes, preferably within a professional services, multinational or regional environment. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management or a related field. 

• Human Capital knowledge: Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle activities, with exposure to business partnering practices and employee service delivery. 

• Payroll background: Working knowledge of payroll inputs, payroll data validation, payroll cut-off timelines, benefits / allowances, end-of-service support and employee payroll query resolution. 

• Government relations knowledge: Practical understanding of government relations, employment documentation, visa / work permit requirements and iqama-related processes; experience coordinating with internal GR / mobility teams is preferred. 

• Compliance mindset: Good understanding of confidentiality, employee data accuracy, labour-law-sensitive processes and internal policy compliance. 

• Soft skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, organisation and follow-up skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. 

• Language skills: Proficiency in English, written and spoken; Arabic is a plus. 

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field HR certification will be an advantage Experience A minimum of [4] Four years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations. Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities. Empathetic and approachable. Strong ethical standards and a commitment to fairness and equity. Detail-oriented and organized. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Highly proactive Language (s): English Arabic (will be an advantage) Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.