HR Specialist

1. UAE Labour Law & HR Compliance Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks. Advise managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and legal compliance. Support policy implementation and employee awareness initiatives. 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. 3. HR Records & Documentation 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. 4. Payroll, WPS & Benefits Administration 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. 5. Government Compliance & Regulatory Reporting 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. 6. Audits & Compliance Monitoring 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. 7. HR Policy Execution & Employee Lifecycle Management 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. Requirements 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. Key Skills & Competencies 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.