KBR, Inc. — a global leader in science, technology, and engineering solutions serving governments and companies across the world — is hiring an experienced Senior HR Generalist for its Dubai, UAE office. This critical role covers the full employee lifecycle — from mobilisation to demobilisation — managing HR operations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, onboarding, leave management, SAP/Workday records, HSE collaboration, and UAE Labour Law compliance across KBR’s Middle East operations.
About KBR, Inc. — Global Science, Technology & Engineering Leader
Mission: Deliver future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions for governments and companies worldwide
Divisions: KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions — licensed process technologies, advisory services, energy transition, design and engineering
Global Reach: Operations in countries across the globe with 10,000+ employees and 857,000+ LinkedIn followers
Industry Focus: Oil and gas, energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, defence, and government services
Culture: Belong, Connect, Grow — a company where doing things that matter is the core of everything KBR does
HR Scope — Full Employee Lifecycle Management
Operations: Ensure all HR operations, procedures, and policies are efficient and compliant with UAE legislation
Systems: Maintain employee records in SAP and Workday HRIS — accurate data management is core to this role
Lifecycle: Manage employees from mobilisation through to demobilisation — full-scope HR partnership
HSE Integration: Support HSE initiatives by working closely with HSE team leads and advisors
Compliance: UAE Labour Law, Iraq, and broader Middle Eastern country HR regulatory knowledge required
Position Overview
This Senior HR Generalist role at KBR in Dubai is a comprehensive, high-responsibility human resources position within one of the world’s most respected science, technology, and engineering organisations. You will be the primary HR partner for KBR’s Dubai office — ensuring that all HR operations run efficiently and in full compliance with KBR procedures, company policies, and UAE Labour Law requirements. From administering compensation and benefits and managing talent acquisition through to onboarding, performance management, leave administration, payroll liaison, SAP/Workday record management, and HSE coordination — this role covers the complete employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep Middle East HR experience, a thorough understanding of UAE Labour Law, and the professional confidence to partner with senior stakeholders across a complex, global engineering and technology organisation.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior HR Generalist at KBR Dubai, you will be the frontline HR partner for one of the world’s most impactful science and engineering companies — ensuring full UAE Labour Law compliance and operational efficiency across KBR’s Middle East HR function, managing the complete employee lifecycle from mobilisation to demobilisation, supporting HSE goals that protect KBR’s people, and building a senior HR career within a globally connected engineering organisation that helps governments and companies accomplish their most critical missions around the world.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations, Policy & Compliance
- Ensure all HR operations, KBR procedures, and company policies are efficient, consistently applied, and in full compliance with UAE legislation, local labour regulations, and international HR best practices
- Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies that align with KBR’s global standards while reflecting the specific requirements of UAE and broader Middle Eastern employment law
- Coordinate and participate in workplace incident investigations and reporting — working in close collaboration with KBR’s HSE team leads and advisors to ensure HR and HSE goals are met within established timelines
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and business partners — including local, provincial, and government HR and HSE regulatory agencies in the UAE and across the Middle East
Full Employee Lifecycle — Mobilisation to Demobilisation
- Manage the complete employee lifecycle — from initial mobilisation and onboarding through to contract management, day-to-day HR support, performance management, and eventual demobilisation — ensuring a seamless, professional employee experience at every stage
- Prepare, issue, and manage employment contracts for all new hires — and issue contract amendments as required throughout the duration of each employment relationship in full compliance with KBR procedures
- Responsible for successfully onboarding all new hires in accordance with KBR company policies and procedures — ensuring every new employee has a structured, welcoming, and compliant first experience with the organisation
- Interact with employees on a regular basis to respond to queries, provide HR guidance, and ensure they feel supported, informed, and valued throughout their time with KBR’s Dubai operations
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Liaison
- Administer compensation and benefit plans across KBR’s Dubai workforce — ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of all employee benefits, allowances, and entitlements in line with contract terms and UAE regulations
- Liaise effectively with the Payroll team to respond to employee queries related to salaries, deductions, allowances, and payroll processing — acting as the clear, reliable bridge between employees and the payroll function
- Coordinate with Global Mobility and HSE teams regarding KBR medical requirements, international mobility processes, and health-related employee support activities across the UAE and Middle East region
- Manage employee leave administration — tracking, recording, and reporting all leave types accurately within SAP and Workday HRIS systems to ensure compliance and accurate payroll integration
Talent Acquisition & Performance Management
- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes as needed — supporting hiring managers with job briefs, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management for KBR’s Dubai operations
- Undertake performance management tasks — supporting managers with performance review cycles, documentation, objective setting, and employee development conversations aligned with KBR’s global performance frameworks
- Support the HR department across a range of important functions including staffing, compensation and benefits, and training and development — providing versatile, reliable HR expertise across all core HR disciplines
- Utilise knowledge of social media and professional networks to support employer branding, talent sourcing, and recruitment marketing efforts that attract high-calibre candidates to KBR’s Dubai office
SAP, Workday HRIS & Records Management
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee files and records in both SAP and Workday HRIS systems — ensuring data integrity, completeness, and full audit-readiness across all employee information held in KBR’s HR systems
- Generate HR reports, workforce data summaries, and compliance documentation from SAP and Workday as required to support management decision-making, regulatory reporting, and internal HR audits
- Ensure all HRIS records are maintained in strict compliance with KBR data governance standards and applicable UAE data protection and privacy requirements throughout the employee lifecycle
Skills & Experience Requirements
Experience Requirements
- 12+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 8+ years in a relevant HR Generalist or HR management role within a professional organisation
- Proven working knowledge and experience within the Oil and Gas industry and Middle East operating environments — direct UAE HR experience is strongly preferred for this KBR Dubai role
- Demonstrated, practical knowledge of UAE Labour Law — and familiarity with Iraq and other Middle Eastern country employment regulations is a significant advantage for this regional HR role
- Hands-on experience with HR databases and HRIS systems — specifically SAP and Workday — with the ability to maintain records, generate reports, and manage employee data accurately within both platforms
Technical & Professional Skills
- Ability to make sound, well-considered HR decisions quickly and efficiently — operating with confidence and authority in a fast-paced engineering and technology business environment
- Ability to handle tasks independently with strong personal organisation, time management, and the self-direction required to manage a broad HR portfolio without close supervision
- Very good written and oral communication and professional presentation skills — essential for effective engagement with employees, managers, external agencies, and senior KBR leadership across the Middle East
- Knowledge of social media and professional networks for talent acquisition and employer branding support — LinkedIn and regional recruitment platform expertise is valued in this role
Education
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification — skills typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, supported by extensive practical HR experience
- CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent professional HR certification is a strong advantage for senior-level candidates applying to this KBR Dubai Senior HR Generalist position
About KBR in Dubai, UAE
KBR, Inc. is one of the world’s most respected and globally connected science, technology, and engineering organisations — delivering mission-critical solutions to governments and major corporations across every continent. The company’s Dubai office serves as a strategic hub for KBR’s Middle East operations, supporting a diverse range of projects across oil and gas, energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, and engineering services. KBR’s Middle East presence encompasses commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support functions that connect the region’s most ambitious projects with the global expertise needed to deliver them safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
For experienced Senior HR Generalists with Middle East backgrounds, KBR Dubai offers an exceptional combination of global brand credibility, technical complexity, regulatory diversity, and the opportunity to manage HR across a truly international and mission-driven workforce. This is a role where your expertise in UAE Labour Law, SAP/Workday systems, oil and gas HR operations, and employee lifecycle management will be fully utilised — and where your professional growth within a leading global organisation will be genuinely supported and recognised.
Career Excellence: Join KBR’s Dubai HR team as a Senior HR Generalist — where your Middle East HR expertise, compliance knowledge, and employee lifecycle management skills will support a world-class science and engineering organisation in accomplishing the missions that matter most to governments, companies, and communities across the globe.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior HR Generalists: With 8+ years of Middle East HR experience and strong UAE Labour Law knowledge seeking a high-profile HR role at a global engineering and technology company in Dubai
- Oil & Gas HR Professionals: With proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle in the oil and gas, energy, or engineering sector across the UAE or broader GCC and Middle East region
- SAP & Workday HRIS Specialists: With strong hands-on HR systems experience in both SAP and Workday looking for a Senior HR Generalist role in a globally connected, technically sophisticated organisation
- HR Compliance Experts: With deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law, HSE HR integration, and multi-country Middle Eastern employment regulations — ready to manage compliance across a complex global engineering workforce
- HR Business Partners: With a proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships in engineering, technology, or professional services organisations and the independence to manage broad HR portfolios effectively
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