About this role
## Purpose
The HR Associate is responsible for the day-to-day HR
function supporting the company’s UAE and Philippine operations, covering HR
administration, recruitment, compliance, and employee support across both
locations. The role reports directly to the General Manager.
## DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
- Manage
day-to-day HR administration, including employee records in Zoho People
and Microsoft SharePoint, employment contracts, HR letters, and related
documentation.
- Administer
attendance, leave, and overtime, and coordinate payroll inputs with
Finance (the HR Associate does not process payroll).
- Coordinate
performance reviews, probation management, and related documentation.
- Manage
end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing through Zoho Recruit and other
platforms, interview coordination, reference checks, and employment
offers.
- Prepare
HR reports and management information, and maintain HR policies, the
Employee Handbook, SOPs, and templates.
- Support
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 requirements and internal and external audits, and
contribute to process improvement, workflow optimization, and HR
automation initiatives.
UAE Responsibilities
- Coordinate
employee onboarding and offboarding, visa processing, employment permits,
medical examinations, and Emirates ID applications.
- Liaise
with the company’s outsourced PRO and relevant UAE government authorities.
- Maintain
UAE employment documentation and support compliance with UAE labor law
and statutory requirements.
Philippine Responsibilities
- Coordinate
employee onboarding and offboarding and support compliance with Philippine
labor law.
- Manage
statutory compliance and reporting with DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG,
and BIR.
- Support
government registrations and inspections where applicable.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a
related discipline.
- At
least 2–4 years of general HR experience.
- Experience
in HR administration, recruitment, employee onboarding, employment
documentation, and statutory compliance.
- Knowledge
of Philippine labor legislation is advantageous.
- Willingness
to learn UAE labor laws, visa processes, and employment requirements.
Systems & Technology
- Microsoft
365, including SharePoint.
- HRIS
platforms (e.g. Zoho People).
- Applicant
Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Recruitment
platforms (e.g. Zoho Recruit).
- Document
management systems.
Skills Required
- HR
administration
- Recruitment
- Knowledge
of employment legislation
- Organization
and time management
- Communication
skills
- Attention
to detail
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft
365 and HR systems
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain
confidentiality.
- Represent
the company professionally.
- Perform
other duties reasonably assigned by management.
### Benefits
* This is a Hybrid role