HR & Admin Officer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the UAE oil and gas sector plans to hire an HR & Admin Officer to support site and office operations. This permanent role focuses on efficient HR processes, smooth administration, and strong compliance with UAE labor regulations in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, visa processing, payroll inputs, and HR records using systems like Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• Recruitment support for factory and office staff.
• Onboarding and offboarding including joining formalities, orientation, contract generation and exit interviews.
• Handle site-level employee relations, engagement and safety-focused initiatives.
• Maintain confidential HR files and track leaves and medical requests.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates, screen CVs, and coordinate on-site interviews.
• Process visas, work permits, and ID renewals with PRO.
• Track attendance, process overtime, and prepare payroll inputs.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Labor Law and internal safety guidelines.
• Oversee office administration and facilities management.

Skills

HR policies

Recruitment

Payroll

MS Office

HRIS (Oracle/SAP)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Admin

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the oil and gas sector based in Fujairah, is seeking an HR & Admin Officer to support both site and office operations. This is a permanent opportunity to become a key member of our client's team, driving efficient HR processes, smooth administration, and strong compliance with UAE labor regulations in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Recruitment

• Recruitment Support: Source candidates, screen CVs, and coordinate on-site interviews for factory and office staff.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage joining formalities, orientation, contract generation, and exit interviews.
• Employee Relations: Handle site-level grievances, support employee engagement, and promote safe working conditions.
• HR Database & Records: Maintain confidential physical and electronic employee files, tracking leaves and medical requests (often via HR systems like Oracle).

Administration & Government Relations

• PRO Coordination: Process employment visas, work permits, and ID renewals with government relations officers (PRO).
• Timekeeping & Payroll: Track daily attendance, process overtime records, and prepare monthly inputs for payroll.
• Compliance: Ensure daily operations adhere to the UAE Federal Labor Law and internal corporate safety guidelines.
• Office Administration: Oversee facility upkeep, manage office supplies, and handle general internal correspondence.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of generalist HR and administrative experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment.
• Strong practical understanding of UAE Labor Laws and visa processing procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS software (such as Oracle or SAP).
• High level of confidentiality, strong interpersonal communication, and problem-solving abilities.