HR Executive

Medon Pharmacy Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Medon Pharmacy Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks an HR Executive to support day-to-day HR operations, including payroll coordination, attendance and leave management, and HRMS transactional work. The role requires a hands-on HR professional with strong numerical ability and attention to detail in a dynamic, multi-location setup.

You will handle onboarding, employee records, exit processes and benefits calculations, ensuring accurate data and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR operations/payroll or HR admin experience, UAE preferred.
• Experience with payroll inputs, attendance and HRMS/ticket systems.
• Strong numerical ability and MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of UAE employment practices and HR processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll activities including inputs, overtime and deductions.
• Manage attendance and leave administration and monthly closure.
• Address employee queries via HRMS tickets and other channels.
• Support onboarding, documentation, records, transfers and exits.
• Assist with end-of-service benefits and settlement calculations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR trackers.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll inputs and settlements.
• Support HRMS transactions, data validation and testing.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards on attendance and movements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HR policies and regulations.
• Identify gaps and suggest process improvements.
• Undertake additional HR tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attendance management

HRMS/Ticket management

Employee lifecycle

Excel

UAE HR practices

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Keka HRMS

Job description

The HR Executive will support the effective delivery of day-to-day HR operations, including payroll coordination, attendance and leave management, employee services, HR administration and HRMS transactions. The role requires a hands‑on HR professional with strong numerical ability, attention to detail and the flexibility to manage varied HR responsibilities in a dynamic, multi‑location organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support monthly payroll activities, including salary inputs, overtime, incentives, deductions, reimbursements and related calculations.
• Manage attendance and leave administration, including attendance validation, discrepancy resolution, monthly closure and reporting.
• Handle employee requests and queries through HRMS tickets and other communication channels, ensuring timely resolution and follow‑up.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, documentation, employee record maintenance, transfers, resignations and exit formalities.
• Assist with preparation and validation of end‑of‑service benefits and final settlement calculations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR trackers, databases and documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance and other departments on payroll inputs, employee settlements and HR‑related requirements.
• Support HRMS transactions, data validation, testing and implementation activities.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards relating to attendance, payroll, employee movements and other operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with established HR policies, procedures and applicable UAE employment requirements.
• Identify operational gaps and contribute to improving HR processes, controls and service delivery.
• Undertake additional HR responsibilities and departmental assignments based on organisational requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in HR operations, payroll or HR administration, preferably in the UAE.
• Practical experience in at least two or more of the following areas: payroll processing, attendance management, HRMS/ticket management, employee lifecycle administration, leave management or compensation administration.
• Good numerical and analytical ability, with strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience using Keka HRMS or payroll management systems.
• Working knowledge of UAE employment practices and HR administration.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with different departments.
• High level of confidentiality, accountability and willingness to learn.
• Numerical and analytical ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• HR operations knowledge
• Problem‑solving and coordination
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ownership and accountability
• Communication and stakeholder management