People & Culture Specialist

About this opportunity

Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Ltd (PMMS) an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), is looking for a People & Culture Specialist to join the team. As a People & Culture Specialist you will be part of the People & Culture team, reporting to the Process & Experience Delivery Manager. As a People & Culture Specialist, you will manage end-to-end HR operations and compliance across several Middle East markets, ensuring efficient and accurate processes that create a positive employee experience. Your ‘DAY TO DAY’ Manage employee lifecycle. Work closely with other P&C and business stakeholders Together with Central Hubs and vendors: Coordinate payroll activities and resolve employee payroll queries accurately and on time Manage benefits, pensions, gratuity and end-of-service processes Manage onboarding, employee mobility within Middle East markets Support audits, document checks and HR records, and make sure we meet labor, immigration, payroll and benefits requirements Address sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment, involving the appropriate stakeholders when needed. Improve, standardize and document HR Operations processes across the markets Roll out local and global People & Culture initiatives Who we’re looking for Currently based in the UAE; no relocation support available Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 3–5 years’ experience preferably in a multinational FMCG company in HR areas: HR operations, shared services and process outsourcing, business partnership , Experience in Analytics, Talent, Learning, Performance, Continuous Improvement will be an additional asset Proficient in M365 package, HR systems, AI tools, and case-management platforms Quick learner, strong attention to detail, prioritization, and problem-solving skills Clear, empathetic communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels Experience working with diverse, multi-market teams