Senior People Advisor

Senior People Advisor

On-site | Abu Dhabi

AppliedAI is a pioneering AI technology company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence solutions across regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, government, and financial services.

The Senior People Advisor (HR Operations) supports the smooth running of day-to-day People Operations function and acts as a trusted, practical point of contact for managers and employees.

The role is responsible for ensuring HR processes are run consistently today, while also putting the right operational foundations in place to support growth and scale.

This role suits someone who has worked in a fast-paced, changing environment, understands what “good” HR operations look like at scale, and can bring order, clarity, and structure without over-engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Advisory & Front-Line Support

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees on HR operational queries
• Provide clear, pragmatic guidance on policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle matters
• Support managers with routine people issues, escalating appropriately
• Serve as a dependable relay between managers and the People function, ensuring follow-through

HR Operations & Delivery

• Run and support end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, contracts, probation tracking, employee changes, leave, and exits
• Ensure HR activities are delivered accurately, on time, and consistently, even in high-volume or changing conditions
• Maintain clean, well-organised employee records and documentation

Building for Scale

• Apply experience from fast-paced or scaling environments to identify what needs to be put in place (processes, templates, trackers, SOPs)
• Help move HR operations from ad hoc to repeatable without slowing the business down
• Spot pressure points early and introduce lightweight structure to reduce risk and manual effort

Policies, Processes & Structure

• Support the implementation and day-to-day application of People policies
• Help document and standardise HR processes so they are easy for managers to follow
• Ensure policies and processes are applied consistently across teams

UAE & Global Context

• Apply working knowledge of UAE labour law in operational HR activities
• Support visa and employment documentation processes
• Operate confidently within a global People team, supporting multiple jurisdictions

Systems & Organisation

• Use HR systems and trackers effectively to maintain visibility and control
• Support data accuracy, reporting, and audits
• Keep HR operations organised, structured, and dependable

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR Operations / HR Advisory roles
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or changing environment
• Practical understanding of what HR foundations are required to scale (process, documentation, data discipline)
• Experience working within the UAE employment context
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills
• Comfortable supporting managers and employees directly

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in tech, professional services, or scaling organisations
• Exposure to HR systems and operational improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting a regional or global workforce
• Behaviours & Attributes Structured but pragmatic – brings order without bureaucracy
• Proactive – anticipates operational needs as the business grows
• Dependable – trusted to keep HR operations running smoothly
• Clear communicator – explains processes simply and confidently
• Ownership-oriented – takes responsibility for outcomes

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading AI technology company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Growing, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a thriving ecosystem working from our Abu Dhabi HQ.
• 30 Calendar days of paid annual leave.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Visa sponsorship for international candidates.