HR Advisor – Operations

Role Overview

HR Advisor – Operations at Boskalis, based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Boskalis is establishing a dynamic, future-focused organisation in Abu Dhabi to support business and projects worldwide, aiming to grow to 500 employees by the end of 2027, with continued expansion well into the years ahead. The company creates innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects in response to population growth, increased global trade, demand for new energy, and climate change. The organisation operates within a vibrant company culture of diverse, international teams of experts.

Role Purpose

Manage a broad range of end-to-end HR operational activities to ensure smooth and compliant employee processes throughout the employment lifecycle. This includes preparing employment documentation, coordinating visa and immigration processes, supporting onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring HR documentation is handled efficiently in line with company policies and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage end-to-end HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, and offboarding, while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Prepare employment letters, certificates, and other employee-related documentation accurately and within agreed timelines.

Stakeholder Support

• Act as a key point of contact for employees and stakeholders, providing timely advice and resolving day-to-day HR operational queries.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver a professional, responsive, and high-quality HR service that supports both business continuity and future growth.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working within HR Operations.

Flexibility and Collaboration

• Support wider HR initiatives and respond flexibly to changing business priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant experience in HR operations or HR administration, preferably within a large or international organisation.
• Good understanding of employee lifecycle processes, HR documentation, and onboarding/offboarding activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, service-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and areas of HR.
• Adaptability and resilience when priorities, processes, or business requirements change.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Office-based in Abu Dhabi, with possibilities to visit projects and other branch offices.
• Team: You will be part of the HR team in Abu Dhabi.
• Career development: Boskalis challenges you every day to improve and realises your full personal and professional potential through development opportunities.
• Onboarding: New colleagues receive a warm welcome and an online onboarding program covering all aspects of Boskalis.