HR Specialist

Job Summary

HR Operations and Employee Administration

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee administration.
• Handle employee onboarding, joining formalities, and offboarding procedures.
• Maintain and update employee files and HR records.
• Manage annual leave, sick leave, emergency leave, and other employee requests.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding company policies, procedures, leave, attendance, and HR matters.

UAE Compliance and Documentation

• Coordinate MOHRE processes, including work permits, employment contracts, cancellations, and related requirements.
• Coordinate employee visas, Emirates ID, medical, insurance, and other immigration documentation.
• Prepare HR letters, certificates, NOCs, warning letters, resignation acknowledgements, and other correspondence.
• Ensure HR practices and documentation align with applicable UAE labour and employment requirements.

Recruitment, Payroll, and Coordination

• Support recruitment through job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, candidate follow-ups, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with project and site teams regarding employee deployment, joining dates, attendance, and staffing requirements.
• Assist with payroll-related information, including attendance, leave, deductions, and other employee data.
• Monitor attendance, leave, absences, and overtime records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of HR experience in the UAE, preferably in an engineering consultancy, construction, or contracting environment.
• Good knowledge of UAE labour laws and HR practices.
• Practical experience with MOHRE procedures and employee work permits.
• Experience handling UAE visas and employee documentation processes.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and employee onboarding procedures.

Additional Qualifications

• Good understanding of attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and employee records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• UAE HR experience in an engineering consultancy or construction company.
• Experience dealing with MOHRE, immigration, medical insurance, and employee visa processes.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms such as Indeed.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Experience supporting both office-based and site-based employees.

Work Location

• Work is in person.