HR Assistant

C1; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the HR department. The role involves managing HR operations, assisting with recruitment and payroll preparation, and facilitating employee training programs. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in HR, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to various HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an HR and administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes including payroll, recruitment, and training.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Director and wider HR team.
• Assist in end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying employee data.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Certification in HR

Job description

Overview

The HR Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the HR department and report directly to the HR Director. The role involves assisting with daily HR operations, ensuring smooth administration of HR processes, and contributing to recruitment, payroll, training, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Director and wider HR team.
• Assist in end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, scheduling interviews, and preparing documentation.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting, verifying, and maintaining employee data.
• Coordinate and maintain training schedules, employee development programs, and related records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate HR reports, employee files, and databases.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labour law requirements.
• Handle day-to-day HR queries and act as a point of contact for employees.
• Assist in onboarding new employees and supporting performance management activities.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and projects as required.

Experience / Personal Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an HR and administrative role.
• Certification in HR is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes including payroll, recruitment, and training.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HR systems is a plus.