Arabic-Speaking Onboarding & HR Operations Specialist – Abu Dhabi

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracotta in Abu Dhabi is hiring an HR Specialist for onboarding, offboarding and employee relations, Arabic speaker. You will manage end-to-end onboarding for outsourced staff, coordinate joining formalities and inductions, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

The role requires fluent English and Arabic, strong client coordination, and hands-on payroll and HR administration support, with onsite full-time work in Abu Dhabi and immediate joining preference.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Arabic mandatory.
• Previous experience in onboarding, HR operations, outsourcing, or employee coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of UAE visa and onboarding processes preferred.
• Exposure to payroll coordination is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Fast learner with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding process for outsourced employees.
• Coordinate joining formalities, document collection, and inductions sessions.
• Ensure a smooth employee onboarding experience from offer acceptance to joining.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients regarding onboarding updates and manpower deployment.
• Coordinate requirements, joining schedules, and employee documentation with clients.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with client stakeholders.
• Coordinate visa processing, labour documentation, Emirates ID, medicals and related formalities.
• Liaise with internal PRO teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely processing.
• Track visa status and maintain accurate records.
• Support monthly payroll inputs such as attendance, leaves, new joiners, and final settlements.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation accurately.
• Assist with employee queries related to onboarding, payroll, and HR processes.

Skills

English language

Arabic language

Onboarding

HR operations

Client coordination

Payroll coordination

Organizational skills

Job description

Terracotta in Abu Dhabi is hiring an HR Specialist for onboarding, offboarding and employee relations, Arabic speaker. You will manage end-to-end onboarding for outsourced staff, coordinate joining formalities and inductions, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

The role requires fluent English and Arabic, strong client coordination, and hands-on payroll and HR administration support, with onsite full-time work in Abu Dhabi and immediate joining preference.