Arabic-Speaking HR Coordinator: Recruitment & Onboarding

American University In the Emirates (AUE); Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications for an HR Coordinator to support the full recruitment cycle and day-to-day HR operations from Dubai, UAE. The role covers sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and maintaining HR records to keep processes running smoothly.

Fluent Arabic and strong English, along with MS Office and ATS/HRIS experience, are essential. Knowledge of UAE labor law is a plus; the candidate will manage multiple vacancies and adhere to tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–3 years of recruitment or HR coordination experience.
• Fluent Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory, plus good English.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ATS/HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law and recruitment procedures is an advantage.
• Strong communication, organization and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and post job advertisements on job boards, LinkedIn and internal channels
• Source, screen and shortlist candidates against job requirements
• Schedule and coordinate interviews and assessments with hiring managers and candidates
• Conduct initial phone screening and reference checks
• Prepare offer letters and contracts, and follow up with candidates until acceptance
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment trackers and reports
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements (documents, medical, visa and background checks)
• Support onboarding and orientation for new joiners
• Create and maintain employee files and HR records (digital and physical)
• Process HR letters, attendance and leave records, and employee data updates
• Support visa, labor card and Emirates ID processes in coordination with PRO or government services
• Handle employee inquiries and elevate as needed
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards and monthly headcount or turnover data
• Provide administrative support for HR events, training sessions and notices

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

ATS/HRIS systems

Job description

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications for an HR Coordinator to support the full recruitment cycle and day-to-day HR operations from Dubai, UAE. The role covers sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and maintaining HR records to keep processes running smoothly.

Fluent Arabic and strong English, along with MS Office and ATS/HRIS experience, are essential. Knowledge of UAE labor law is a plus; the candidate will manage multiple vacancies and adhere to tight