Job description

The Global HR Business Partner (FinTech) role at Rapyd acts as a strategic and operational HR leader supporting site leadership at C-level and C-1 level within the Dubai location. The role partners closely with global HRBP functions, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation & Benefits Centers of Excellence to align regional HR practices with global standards while adapting to UAE-specific requirements. The position is responsible for driving organizational change initiatives, internal restructuring, and business continuity while maintaining employee morale through clear communication. It requires deep expertise in the UAE talent market, including salary benchmarks, tax-free compensation structures, housing allowances, and competitor sourcing channels. The role oversees end-to-end visa and immigration processes, manages site HR budgets, payroll preparation, mandatory health insurance, and competitive local benefits. It owns the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through compliant and dignified offboarding, ensures strict adherence to DIFC Labor Law, and manages employment contracts, working hours, and leave policies. The role also handles grievances, disciplinary actions, and disputes with legal precision, drives employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs, and adapts global culture initiatives to local nuances, acting as the primary HR driver for the Dubai site.