UAE National Human Resources Executive
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About the Role
Ounass seeks a UAE National HR Executive to support HR operations, Emiratisation, and recruitment in Dubai. You will manage onboarding, employee relations, and HRIS. Requires 2-4 years HR experience and knowledge of UAE labour law.
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Responsibilities
- Support end to end recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer administration
- Drive Emiratisation programmes and initiatives by identifying talent pipelines, liaising with government bodies and education partners, and tracking national hire targets
- Act as first point of contact for employee relations enquiries, providing guidance on policies, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters
- Manage HR onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, inductions, probation tracking and exit formalities
- Maintain HRIS and employee records with high accuracy; run standard reports and support data requests
- Support payroll and benefits administration by coordinating with external providers, validating inputs and resolving routine queries
- Contribute to learning and development logistics, including coordination of training sessions, enrolments and post training feedback collection
- Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures and employee engagement activities
- Support compliance with UAE labour law and local regulatory requirements, including visa and labour documentation
- Prepare HR metrics, trackers and basic analysis to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- UAE national (Emirati) with eligibility to work in the UAE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 2–4 years experience in HR generalist, HR operations or recruitment coordination, ideally within a fast paced corporate or retail environment
- Good working knowledge of UAE labour law and Emiratisation policies
- Confident user of HRIS, Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace for reporting, trackers and process administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional approach to confidential matters
- Organised and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a UAE National Human Resources Executive to join our People team and support the delivery of strategic and operational HR services across the business.
- The role will focus on HR operations, employee relations, Emiratisation initiatives, end to end recruitment and HR policy administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end to end recruitment activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and offer administration.
- Drive Emiratisation programmes and initiatives by identifying talent pipelines, liaising with government bodies and education partners, and tracking national hire targets.
- Act as first point of contact for employee relations enquiries, providing guidance on policies, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters.
- Manage HR onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, inductions, probation tracking and exit formalities.
- Maintain HRIS and employee records with high accuracy; run standard reports and support data requests for workforce planning.
- Support payroll and benefits administration by coordinating with external providers, validating inputs and resolving routine queries.
- Contribute to learning and development logistics, including coordination of training sessions, enrolments and post training feedback collection.
- Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures and employee engagement activities.
- Support compliance with UAE labour law and local regulatory requirements, including visa and labour documentation.
- Prepare HR metrics, trackers and basic analysis to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- UAE national (Emirati) with eligibility to work in the UAE.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2–4 years experience in HR generalist, HR operations or recruitment coordination, ideally within a fast paced corporate or retail environment.
- Good working knowledge of UAE labour law and Emiratisation policies.
- Confident user of HRIS, Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace for reporting, trackers and process administration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional approach to confidential matters.
- Organised and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to play a central role in shaping Emiratisation and HR delivery at a growing organisation.
- Structured onboarding and access to professional development and mentoring.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities to work on cross functional projects.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
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