HR Specialist (UAE)

1. UAE Labour Law & HR Compliance

- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies.

- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.

- Advise managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and legal compliance.

- Support policy implementation and employee awareness initiatives.

2. Employment Contracts & Government Documentation

- Manage employment contracts, renewals, amendments, and employee records.

- Coordinate work permits, visas, Emirates IDs, and other government requirements.

- Monitor contract and document expiry dates to ensure ongoing compliance.

- Liaise with government authorities and PRO/GRO teams on employment-related matters.

3. HR Records & Documentation

- Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready employee files.

- Prepare HR letters, certificates, contract amendments, and employee correspondence.

- Ensure accuracy of HRIS/HRMS data throughout the employee lifecycle.

- Support document control, record retention, and compliance audits.

4. Payroll, WPS & Benefits Administration

- Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance records, leave data, and employee information updates.

- Ensure WPS compliance and maintain accurate payroll documentation.

- Administer employee benefits, insurance, leave management, and final settlements.

- Maintain payroll and benefits records in line with legal requirements.

- Partner with Finance on payroll processing, employee cost allocation, leave liabilities, and workforce reporting.

- Assist with employee-related audits, accruals, provisions, and cost analysis.

- Collaborate with Project Managers and Finance to monitor resource utilisation , manpower allocation, and project-related employee costs.

5. Government Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

- Manage HR submissions, renewals, and reporting requirements with MOHRE and other authorities.

- Handle labour inspections, complaints, and regulatory documentation.

- Monitor legislative changes and recommend policy improvements.

- Support Emiratisation tracking, reporting, and government workforce initiatives.

- Assist with In-Country Value (ICV) workforce documentation and compliance requirements.

6. Audits & Compliance Monitoring

- Maintain audit-ready HR records and documentation.

- Support internal, external, and government audits.

- Conduct compliance reviews and identify potential risks.

- Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

7. HR Policy Execution & Employee Lifecycle Management

- Execute and enforce HR policies consistently across the organisation .

- Ensure compliance with company procedures, documentation standards, and HR controls.

- Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and implementation.

- Monitor attendance, leave, performance, disciplinary, and employee documentation processes.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Law, or a related field.

- 3-5 years of HR Generalist or HR Operations experience within the UAE.

- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, WPS, employment contracts, employee relations, payroll coordination, and HR documentation.

- Experience working with PRO/GRO teams, government authorities, payroll providers, Finance teams, auditors, and external service providers.

- Proficiency in HRIS/HRMS systems, Microsoft Office, Excel, and HR reporting.

- Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, or equivalent) is preferred.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of UAE labour law and HR compliance requirements.

- HR operations, payroll administration, and employee documentation expertise.

- Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational skills.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently across employee cases.

- Practical problem-solving and employee relations capabilities.

- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting.

- Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive HR matters effectively.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, employee cases, and reporting requirements simultaneously.