Job Description
We are looking for a HR Executive based in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
· Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job advertising, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding.
· Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation and system updates are completed accurately.
· Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, salary certificates, experience letters, and other HR-related documentation.
· Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and personnel files while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
· Assist with employee relations matters, including responding to HR enquiries, supporting grievance procedures, and resolving workplace issues.
· Coordinate attendance, leave management, probation reviews, performance appraisals, and employee lifecycle activities.
· Support payroll preparation by maintaining accurate employee records and liaising with the Finance department.
· Assist with visa applications, labour documentation, medical insurance, and employee residency processes where required.
· Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and HR best practices.
· Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training programmes, and learning and development activities.
· Prepare HR reports, workforce metrics, and management reports to support business decision-making.
· Assist with developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and process improvements.
· Promote a positive workplace culture while supporting employee wellbeing initiatives.
· Perform additional HR and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
· Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Administration, preferably within the UAE.
· Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
· Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
· Experience coordinating visa and employee documentation processes is an advantage.
· Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and payroll support processes.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism.
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Professional HR qualifications such as CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent are highly desirable.
· Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and people-oriented HR Executive to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR operations run efficiently while delivering an excellent employee experience. Working closely with management and employees across the organisation, you will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR administration, and compliance with UAE labour legislation. The ideal candidate is organised, approachable, and passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Key Skills
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations & HR Operations
- UAE Labour Law & HR Compliance
- HRIS & Payroll Coordination
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
Additional Details
- Bachelor’s Degree
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Overview
- Salary
Competitive Salary
- Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Level
Junior Level, Mid Level
- Years of Experience
1-3
- Employment type
Permanent
- Working Type
Onsite
- Industry
Human Resources & Talent Management
- Company Size
1-50