UAEN - HR Associate - Operations

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates GRG Full time

Our client, a leading private sector company in Dubai, is seeking a talented HR Associate - Operations as part of continued growth. The client has a strong brand and would offer long term growth and further responsibilities as part of their natural progression.

The HR Associate will play a key role in supporting end-to-end HR operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day HR administration and employee lifecycle management. This is a pure HR Operations role with no Talent Acquisition responsibilities.

The role is ideal for a detail-oriented UAE National HR professional who enjoys operational ownership, employee support, and working within structured HR frameworks.

This role would suit candidates looking for exposure, impact and long-term growth, with the role being based in Jebel Ali, Dubai. This position is only eligible for UAEN with a family book.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

  • Manage and maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system access, and coordination with internal stakeholders
  • Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee files are compliant with UAE labour law and internal controls

Payroll & Benefits

  • Support monthly payroll processing in coordination with Finance and external providers
  • Manage employee benefits administration (medical insurance, leave balances, allowances, EOSB tracking, etc.)
  • Handle payroll queries and ensure timely resolution

HR Systems (HRIS)

  • Maintain and update employee data on the HRIS
  • Generate HR reports related to headcount, leave, payroll, and employee data
  • Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality at all times

Employee Relations Support

  • Act as a first point of contact for employee HR queries
  • Support employee relations matters by coordinating with HR leadership
  • Assist in implementing HR initiatives, policies, and internal communications

Compliance & Support

  • Assist with audits, inspections, and HR reporting requirements
  • Support ad-hoc HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • UAE National with Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) –
    mandatory
  • 2 – 5 years of experience in HR Operations / HR Administration
  • Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law
  • Hands-on experience supporting payroll, benefits, onboarding, and HR systems
  • No Talent Acquisition background required


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