HR Generalist
Bakkt is a digital asset platform providing stablecoin settlement, programmable payments, and financial infrastructure services for banks, fintechs, and payments providers.
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About Bakkt
Bakkt provides digital asset services for financial institutions, fintechs, and payments providers, with capabilities spanning stablecoin settlement, programmable payments, and loyalty solutions. Users can access custody, trading, and onramp tools through the platform. The company operates as a financial infrastructure provider focused on banking and payments applications.
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About the Role
You will manage global HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, compliance, visas, employee records, and day-to-day employee queries. You will own the Deel portal for UAE employees, coordinate with HR and Finance, maintain HR processes and documentation, support employee relations, and assist with US HR administration.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in HR Generalist, HR Operations, or People Operations
- Hands-on UAE HR experience
- Experience with Deel is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of MOHRE, WPS, visa processes, and UAE Labour Law
- End-to-end UAE recruitment coordination experience
- Global HR exposure is advantageous
- US HR experience is advantageous
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, WPS, EOSB, DHA health insurance, fixed-term contracts, and visa sponsorship
- Knowledge of Deel payroll, contracts, expense management, and immigration support
- Understanding of employee data management and HRIS best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end recruitment for global roles
- Coordinate candidates and interviews
- Manage offers and onboarding
- Issue contracts through Deel
- Initiate visas and configure employee systems
- Manage health insurance and onboarding logistics
- Maintain Deel and Rippling onboarding records
- Own the Deel portal for UAE employees
- Support monthly payroll processing
- Manage Deel expense submissions
- Handle payroll and Deel queries
- Manage MOHRE registration and WPS compliance
- Oversee visa sponsorship for Dubai employees and dependants
- Track visa and Emirates ID expirations
- Manage DHA health insurance changes and queries
- Issue and manage non-US employment contracts
- Track probation periods and review dates
- Manage offboarding, visa cancellation, and system access removal
- Maintain employee files
- Support employee relations matters
- Draft HR communications
- Maintain HR standard operating procedures
- Support HR projects, reporting, and US HR administration
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Visa sponsorship
- DHA health insurance