Human Resources Specialist

Role overview

An established organization in Dubai is looking for a seasoned HR Executive to take charge of core human resources functions and support day-to-day people operations. This position is suited to someone who has substantial UAE-based HR experience and can work confidently in a fast-moving environment.

Core responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR activities and maintain accurate employee records.
• Run the full hiring cycle, from attracting candidates through to onboarding new joiners.
• Coordinate visa processing, labour documentation, medical insurance, and other employee paperwork.
• Handle Emiratisation-related requirements and keep UAE National employee files compliant with the relevant regulations.
• Draft HR reports, attendance summaries, employee assessments, warning notices, and other official HR documents.
• Track employee performance and work with department managers on review cycles.
• Support adherence to company policies as well as UAE legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of HR experience gained in the UAE.
• Practical understanding of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, employee relations, and general HR operations.
• Experience across recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, employment contracts, leave administration, payroll support, and HR administration.
• Exposure to UAE National employment matters, including Emiratisation procedures, pension registration, GPSSA requirements, and related compliance work.
• Hands-on involvement with employee medical insurance administration, such as enrolments, renewals, additions, deletions, and coordination with insurers.
• Ability to prepare performance reviews, KPI tracking, warning letters, and follow-up documentation for improvement plans.
• Strong planning, communication, and reporting abilities.
• Applicants must be able to provide experience certificates or references from previous UAE employers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR software/systems.
• Arabic and English proficiency is an advantage.
• Only candidates with genuine UAE HR experience will be shortlisted.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Additional information

Applicants are expected to share an updated CV, experience certificates, current salary, expected salary, and notice period. Experience certificates from previous employers are mandatory.

This opportunity is based in Dubai, UAE, and the role is office-based.

Communication details

Interested candidates should submit the requested documents and details to the employer’s HR contact.