HR Assistant/ Office Secretary
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About the Role
A UK-based consulting company is seeking an HR Assistant / Office Secretary in Abu Dhabi. The role manages reception, HR documentation, recruitment support, and administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
- Manage reception, visitors, calls, emails, and meeting room schedules
- Maintain employee records, attendance, leave records, and HR documentation
- Assist with recruitment, job postings, CV screening, and interview coordination
- Support onboarding, offboarding, visa, Emirates ID, and insurance processes
- Prepare HR letters, salary certificates, NOCs, and employee correspondence
- Coordinate travel bookings, hotel reservations, and administrative arrangements
- Provide secretarial support to management, including calendar and meeting management
- Maintain filing systems, office supplies, and general office administration
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 5 years of UAE experience in HR and administration roles
- Engineering Consultancy or Construction industry experience preferred
- Strong English communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Arabic speaking candidates preferred
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- Position: HR Assistant / Office Secretary
- Location: Abu Dhabi
Responsibilities
- Manage reception, visitors, calls, emails, and meeting room schedules.
- Maintain employee records, attendance, leave records, and HR documentation.
- Assist with recruitment, job postings, CV screening, and interview coordination.
- Support onboarding, offboarding, visa, Emirates ID, and insurance processes.
- Prepare HR letters, salary certificates, NOCs, and employee correspondence.
- Coordinate travel bookings, hotel reservations, and administrative arrangements.
- Provide secretarial support to management, including calendar and meeting management.
- Maintain filing systems, office supplies, and general office administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2 5 years of UAE experience in HR and administration roles.
- Engineering Consultancy or Construction industry experience preferred.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Arabic speaking candidates preferred.
Additional Information
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Application Question(s): Are you based in Abu Dhabi? What is your visa type?
- Experience: HR & Admin: 2 years (Required); Engineering Consultancy: 2 years (Required)
- Language: Arabic (Required)
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