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Human Resources Administrator

Messe Frankfurt Middle East
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Entry
3 months ago
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Overview

Messe Frankfurt Middle East is a trusted leader in the region’s B2B exhibition landscape, delivering impactful trade shows that shape industries and accelerate business growth.

Based in Dubai, we are the regional arm of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, one of the world’s largest and most respected exhibition organisers, with a legacy of excellence spanning over 800 years.

Our global network, industry expertise, and commitment to innovation enable us to create powerful business platforms that connect suppliers, buyers, and industry leaders worldwide.

Our diverse and growing portfolio includes some of the Middle East’s most recognised trade fairs such as Intersec, Beautyworld Middle East, Automechanika Dubai, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East.

These events not only reflect evolving industry trends but also drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term business growth across multiple sectors.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented

People Administrator

to join our People & Culture Operations team.

This role plays a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy across HR systems, payroll inputs, and employee records, while delivering a seamless and efficient experience for both employees and the business.

HR Operations, Systems & Data Management

  • Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems (Employee Central), including new joiners, transfers, promotions, and leavers
  • Ensure data integrity across all employee information, payroll inputs, and organisational structures
  • Raise and manage IT tickets related to employee lifecycle changes and system updates
  • Support continuous improvement of HR processes and data management practices

Payroll, Insurance & People Finance Support

  • Provide accurate payroll inputs, supporting calculations, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Assist with employee insurance administration, including enrolments, updates, and renewals
  • Support tracking of employee costs, provisions, and financial data in collaboration with Finance
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and UAE labour law requirements

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Administration

  • Prepare and issue employment contracts and job offers in line with approved templates
  • Coordinate pre-onboarding documentation and maintain accurate candidate records
  • Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and consistent new joiner experience
  • Work closely with PRO and internal teams to support visa and work permit documentation

Employee Lifecycle & Offboarding

  • Manage administrative aspects of employee exits, ensuring all documentation and clearances are completed
  • Coordinate with Finance and IT to ensure smooth offboarding processes
  • Support end-of-service calculations and documentation

Employee Support & Operational Excellence

  • Respond to employee requests such as employment letters, salary certificates, and NOCs
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People & Culture team
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives, including welcome kits and recognition activities
  • Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual work

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience in HR operations or HR administration within a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, payroll administration, and HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred)
  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance
  • Experience working with UAE labour law and HR practices
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confident communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Why Join Us?

At Messe Frankfurt Middle East, you’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing People & Culture team, playing a key role in ensuring smooth HR operations and delivering a positive employee experience.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of core processes, work across multiple functions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our people operations.

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