HR

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks an HR professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and compliance for local and overseas Chinese staff. You will maintain personnel files, handle visas, and ensure policy alignment with HQ HR.

Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is preferred. Strong organizational and data analysis skills, plus MS Office proficiency, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• At least 1 year HR experience in overseas Chinese enterprises.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Arabic language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and staffing for local and Chinese staff; screening resumes and coordinating interviews.
• Onboarding, offboarding, and file management for local and Chinese staff; maintain personnel files and contracts.
• Attendance and performance management support; assist in reports and incentive systems.
• Local compliance management with emphasis on Saudi labor policies; manage work permits, visas, and labor documentation for local staff.
• Employee relations and team building; handle communications, conflicts, and organize local events.
• HR reporting and coordination with HQ HR; prepare ledgers and data analyses; ensure policy implementation.
• Other HR tasks and local coordination as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

HR management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Staffing: Conduct recruitment, resume screening, interview coordination, background checks, and onboarding follow-up for local employees and Chinese support staff based on project and company needs; maintain local recruitment channels and build a talent pipeline.
• Onboarding, Offboarding, and File Management: Handle all procedures related to employee onboarding, probation completion, job transfers, resignations, contract renewals, etc.; establish and maintain comprehensive personnel files and employment contract records for both Chinese and local staff, ensuring proper categorization, archiving, and up-to-date documentation for traceability.
• Attendance and Performance Management: Manage daily attendance tracking, shift scheduling, leave and overtime approvals, and generate monthly attendance reports; assist in implementing performance evaluation systems, follow up on scoring, result aggregation, and performance feedback, and help optimize team incentive mechanisms.
• Local Compliance Management: Be well-versed in Saudi labor laws and local employment policies; manage HR processes related to social insurance, work permits, labor documentation, and visa requirements for local employees; proactively identify and mitigate overseas employment risks, regularly review compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Employee Relations and Team Building: Facilitate day-to-day communication, emotional support, and conflict resolution; address employee concerns promptly; organize local team-building activities, holiday benefits, and cultural initiatives to strengthen team cohesion and retain overseas staff.
• HR Reporting and Coordination: Prepare regular HR ledgers, personnel movement reports, and HR data analysis reports; liaise with the domestic headquarters’ HR department to ensure timely submission of documents, effective implementation of policies, and seamless operational alignment.
• Other Duties: Complete other HR-related tasks and local coordination assignments as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Administrative Management, Business Administration, or a related field; minimum 1 year of HR experience in overseas Chinese enterprises; candidates with prior experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East region are preferred. Solid understanding of the six core HR modules; familiarity with HR practices in overseas Chinese companies; knowledge of local employment policies and labor regulations in Saudi Arabia is a plus. Strong organizational, data analysis, and document drafting skills; proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and coordination abilities; detail-oriented, responsible, adaptable to overseas assignments, and capable of handling high-pressure environments. Basic English communication skills; proficiency in Arabic is preferred to ensure smooth interaction with local personnel.