The HR and Operations Specialist supports the Clinic Manager in managing HR administration, employee visa and residency processes, PRO coordination, and day-to-day clinic operations. The role involves maintaining employee records, coordinating with internal departments and external service providers, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of administrative and operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage HR administration, including employee records, contracts, onboarding, offboarding, and personnel documentation.
- Coordinate UAE visa applications, renewals, cancellations, work permits, Emirates ID renewals, and medical fitness procedures.
- Liaise with PRO service providers and relevant authorities to ensure timely processing of visa and immigration requirements.
- Maintain trackers for visa expiries, employee documentation, contract renewals, and other time-sensitive requirements.
- Coordinate employee medical insurance enrolments, renewals, and cancellations, where applicable.
- Support the Clinic Manager with day-to-day clinic administration, operational projects, and cross-branch assignments.
- Liaise with Corporate Finance and IT regarding approved requests, payments, employee system access, and administrative requirements.
- Monitor outstanding tasks, deadlines, and pending requests, ensuring timely follow-up and escalation where necessary.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records and organiser digital filing systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable UAE requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in HR administration, operations coordination, or a similar role.
- Good practical knowledge of UAE visa renewals, work permits, Emirates ID procedures, and visa cancellations is essential.
- Experience coordinating with PRO service providers and handling employee documentation.
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Excellent organisational, communication, follow-up, and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Familiarity with healthcare administration, clinic operations, and UAE healthcare licensing requirements is an advantage.