Role overview

Etihad Airways seeks an HR Policy Specialist to design, govern, and ensure compliance of human resources policies across its global operations. You will work at the intersection of employment law, HR strategy, and business transformation, creating policy frameworks and templates that function effectively across multiple jurisdictions. The airline welcomes applicants from two distinct career paths: junior employment lawyers transitioning into hands-on advisory work, or HR professionals with strong policy development and analytical backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

Design, draft, and maintain HR policies, contract templates, and employee handbook materials across multiple countries in collaboration with the Legal team.
Monitor employment law requirements by jurisdiction and adjust policies to maintain compliance as regulations change.
Manage the policy and template library with attention to version control, consistency, and coordinated rollout across all operating countries.
Work with Payroll, HR Business Partners, Legal and business units to manage change implementation and deliver HR communications and briefings.
Evaluate policy effectiveness through monitoring, reporting, and analysis of HR data, employee feedback, and stakeholder input.
Propose policy and process improvements based on available data, emerging workplace trends, and industry best practices to increase engagement and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law, Human Resources, or a related field.
Between 5 and 8 years of professional experience in employment law, HR policy, or benefits and working conditions within either a legal or senior HR role.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a large, multinational organization with complex reporting structures.
Demonstrated strength in drafting and writing policies, contracts, and communications intended for employees.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to assess the financial and business implications of policy or process modifications.
Self-directed approach with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions with minimal guidance.
Proficiency in using AI tools to support drafting while maintaining independent critical judgment; familiarity with HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors is advantageous, and aviation industry background is beneficial but not required.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to shape HR strategy and governance for a major international airline operating across multiple countries and time zones. You will work directly with senior teams across Legal, Payroll, and business divisions, gaining exposure to complex organizational challenges and emerging workplace trends on a global scale.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Etihad Airways Careers: Latest Jobs and How to Apply's careers site.

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