HR Specialist (UAE

2. Employment Contracts & Government Documentation

• Manage employment contracts, renewals, amendments, and employee records.
• Coordinate work permits, visas, Emirates IDs, and other government requirements.
• Monitor contract and document expiry dates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Liaise with government authorities and PRO/GRO teams on employment-related matters.

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready employee files.
• Prepare HR letters, certificates, contract amendments, and employee correspondence.
• Ensure accuracy of HRIS/HRMS data throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support document control, record retention, and compliance audits.

• Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance records, leave data, and employee information updates.
• Ensure WPS compliance and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Administer employee benefits, insurance, leave management, and final settlements.
• Maintain payroll and benefits records in line with legal requirements.
• Partner with Finance on payroll processing, employee cost allocation, leave liabilities, and workforce reporting.
• Assist with employee-related audits, accruals, provisions, and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Finance to monitor resource utilisation , manpower allocation, and project-related employee costs.

• Manage HR submissions, renewals, and reporting requirements with MOHRE and other authorities.
• Handle labour inspections, complaints, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend policy improvements.
• Support Emiratisation tracking, reporting, and government workforce initiatives.
• Assist with In-Country Value (ICV) workforce documentation and compliance requirements.

• Maintain audit-ready HR records and documentation.
• Support internal, external, and government audits.
• Conduct compliance reviews and identify potential risks.
• Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Execute and enforce HR policies consistently across the organisation .
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, documentation standards, and HR controls.
• Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and implementation.
• Monitor attendance, leave, performance, disciplinary, and employee documentation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of HR Generalist or HR Operations experience within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, WPS, employment contracts, employee relations, payroll coordination, and HR documentation.
• Experience working with PRO/GRO teams, government authorities, payroll providers, Finance teams, auditors, and external service providers.
• Proficiency in HRIS/HRMS systems, Microsoft Office, Excel, and HR reporting.
• Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour law and HR compliance requirements.
• HR operations, payroll administration, and employee documentation expertise.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently across employee cases.
• Practical problem-solving and employee relations capabilities.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive HR matters effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, employee cases, and reporting requirements simultaneously.