HR Communications Coordinator

Job Description

About the GAC Group

Since our beginnings in 1956, the GAC Group has been in business to help our customers’ businesses by providing the best in shipping, logistics and marine services around the world. And we have the reach, resources, expertise and experience to deliver on that promise.

Our people work hard to deliver excellence in everything we do. We are always on the look-out for professionals with qualities that match the GAC corporate philosophy. If you fit the bill, we’ll welcome you to a work environment that values experience, innovation, dedication and mutual respect, guided by the GAC Spirit which emphasises loyalty and responsibility between management and staff and two-way responsibility. The GAC Group is an equal opportunity employer.

About GAC Corporate Headquarters

Our Corporate Headquarters is located in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and hosts our support functions from Legal and HR to Finance. GAC Corporate Headquarters is looking for candidates for the role of HR Communications Coordinator to be based in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE. Could it be you?

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Communications Coordinator to join our HR team at GAC. In this role, you will be responsible for various internal and external communication tasks. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a communications strategy in line with the company’s Strategy and the HR strategy.
• Administer the team’s Intranet page. Ensure the target audience group is updated for accurate communication. Draft content for publications.
• Handle the planning and coordination of yearly meetups to be held at GAC Corporate HQ. Coordinate with all participants and presenters. Distribute agendas and content related to the topic. Attend, host and participate in the event.
• Plan and host internal regular town hall meetings. Coordinate with participants and speakers. Ensure content is prepared for the town hall meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate distribution of surveys for distribution. Collate answers, analyse the findings, and present the findings in a report with visual aids.
• Support the team in preparing visual aids for presentations, training, meetings, etc.
• Keep a schedule for the upcoming year, including travels, training sessions, in-person and online events, publications, and social media content releases.
• Promote the team as speakers at internal regional meetings.
• Proofread ads and articles. Suggest edits and additions to build on GAC’s employer branding.
• Manage the Group’s career page and job boards.
• Work closely with Corporate Communications on content for LinkedIn and other social medias.
• Responsible for the management and content updates on an internal SharePoint site.
• Drafting new policies as per guidelines.
• Reviewing existing policies and suggesting updates.
• Attend various project meetings. Record action points and follow-up with concerned stakeholders.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a similar field.
• Experience working with HR is an added advantage.
• Experience working in the Shipping and/or Logistics industry is an added advantage.
• Proficient user of MS Office 365.
• A creative and proactive mindset.
• Prior experience working with communications for a multinational company.
• Prior experience managing internal and external content pages.
• A good understanding of HR management will be considered a plus.
  
  

As a GAC colleague you will

• Become part of the GAC global community. We are proud of our company culture which values all employees, and recognises that there is more to them than their job title.
• Join a multinational organisation in a dynamic working environment.
• Face challenges to help both you and our organisation grow.
• Join us on our journey to a more sustainable future.
  
  

If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC HQ team, we look forward to receiving your application.