Senior HR Generalist - Administration
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52422)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior HR Generalist - AdministrationJob Snapshot
Role: Senior HR Generalist - Administration
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Human Resources
Experience: 3-5 years of administrative experience, including at least 2 years in an HR administration role
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior HR Generalist - Administration in Dubai, UAE to support employee administration and day-to-day HR operations. The position requires established administrative expertise across employee records, HR and payroll data, onboarding and off-boarding, employee documentation, reporting, and general HR processes.
Working with a limited degree of supervision, the Senior HR Generalist Admin will handle administrative matters of medium to high complexity within defined parameters. The role also serves as an informal resource for less-experienced colleagues and requires confident use of HR systems, procedures, and established human resources practices.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City:
Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Human Resources
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Work within defined parameters, applying established concepts and judgment to administrative issues of medium to high complexity.
* Maintain accurate physical and digital employee files.
* Prepare and submit tickets to the Global People Services team for HR system updates involving employee personal information, salary changes, promotions, employment details, and related data.
* Review and approve employee payroll claims and submit requests for required HR and payroll system updates.
* Serve as a point of contact for employees with general HR, payroll, and timesheet queries, taking prompt action to resolve issues.
* Prepare employee documentation, including offer letters, employment verification documents, salary letters, and promotion letters.
* Coordinate employee onboarding and off-boarding activities.
* Conduct or coordinate orientation sessions and exit interviews.
* Manage benefit enrollments and exits together with the associated system updates.
* Support HR processes by coordinating meetings, tracking progress, maintaining data, and preparing status information.
* Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics as required.
* Support broader HR initiatives and assigned administrative activities.
* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
HR Administration and Systems
The role requires practical experience across a range of HR processes, procedures, and systems. Candidates should be comfortable handling sensitive employee information, maintaining accurate records, processing HR-related changes, and coordinating with centralized People Services functions.
Proficiency with HR systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Alfresco is required. Candidates must also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Qualifications and Experience
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum 3-5 years of administrative experience.
* At least 2 years of experience in an HR administration role.
* Broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* Strong sense of urgency and effective problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
* Proficiency in relevant HR information systems.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. For more than 100 years, the company has worked on complex energy infrastructure, and today its workforce includes more than 30,000 people across 54 countries.
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Human Resources
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Work within defined parameters, applying established concepts and judgment to administrative issues of medium to high complexity.
* Maintain accurate physical and digital employee files.
* Prepare and submit tickets to the Global People Services team for HR system updates involving employee personal information, salary changes, promotions, employment details, and related data.
* Review and approve employee payroll claims and submit requests for required HR and payroll system updates.
* Serve as a point of contact for employees with general HR, payroll, and timesheet queries, taking prompt action to resolve issues.
* Prepare employee documentation, including offer letters, employment verification documents, salary letters, and promotion letters.
* Coordinate employee onboarding and off-boarding activities.
* Conduct or coordinate orientation sessions and exit interviews.
* Manage benefit enrollments and exits together with the associated system updates.
* Support HR processes by coordinating meetings, tracking progress, maintaining data, and preparing status information.
* Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics as required.
* Support broader HR initiatives and assigned administrative activities.
* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
HR Administration and Systems
The role requires practical experience across a range of HR processes, procedures, and systems. Candidates should be comfortable handling sensitive employee information, maintaining accurate records, processing HR-related changes, and coordinating with centralized People Services functions.
Proficiency with HR systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Alfresco is required. Candidates must also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Qualifications and Experience
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum 3-5 years of administrative experience.
* At least 2 years of experience in an HR administration role.
* Broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* Strong sense of urgency and effective problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
* Proficiency in relevant HR information systems.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. For more than 100 years, the company has worked on complex energy infrastructure, and today its workforce includes more than 30,000 people across 54 countries.
