People and Culture Senior Associate

Business Unit Overview 

Human Capital at PwC Middle East is transforming how we deliver people services through Centers of Excellence, drives innovative workforce practices, and leverages seamless, tech-enabled solutions. We unify and standardize HC service delivery while remaining responsive to each Line of Service, fostering a culture rooted in agility, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our focus is on creating a future-ready workforce by aligning talent strategies with business goals, enhancing employee experience, and building stronger HC capabilities - ensuring trust, equity, and operational excellence across the organization.

How You’ll Contribute

As a Senior Associate, you will drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, and provide meaningful people insights through reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Employee Recognition Program - Kudos

• Manage and continuously enhance the firm’s employee recognition programme i.e. Kudos
• Partner with People & Culture leadership to design, improve and implement recognition initiatives that foster a culture of appreciation.
• Ensure timely execution of Kudos cycles, communications, and reporting.

People Engagement

• Support the design, launch, and evaluation of people engagement initiatives across the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen culture, wellbeing, inclusivity, and employee experience.

Analytics & Reporting

• Supporting People & Culture reporting, including engagement metrics, recognition usage, turnover, performance trends, HR dashboards and KPIs.
• Work cross-functionally to gather data, identify insights and influence decision‑making.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely reporting for senior leadership and governance committees.

Project Support & Collaboration

• Support People & Culture projects end-to-end—including research, planning, rollout, change management and measurement—aligned with project practices in People Experience
• Collaborate with HR COEs on strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Skills

• 5–7 years of relevant People & Culture, HR, Talent or Engagement experience.
• Experience with leading and executing transformational People & Culture initiatives
• Strong understanding of recognition frameworks, employee engagement, and HR analytics.
• Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative people data and turn it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence working with stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strategic Storytelling & Project Enabling
• Presentation, Stakeholder & Project Delivery Excellence
• Communication, Change & Project Management Competency
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR analytics tools.

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.