HR Generalist

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking a proactive HR Officer / HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, visa processing, and HR compliance across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate will handle employee relations, maintain records, ensure UAE Labour Law compliance, and support payroll with attendance and leave reports; strong English and discretion are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/BA or related field.
• Minimum 2 years HR experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and visa processing.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and HR administration.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and issuance of assets/access credentials.
• Administer UAE visa, Emirates ID, medical, insurance, and related documents.
• Manage exits, resignations, terminations, visa cancellations, final settlements, repatriation.
• Maintain employee records and monitor passport/visa/ID renewals.
• Prepare attendance reports, leave records and HR documentation for payroll.
• Handle employee relations queries and day-to-day HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Coordinate with management, PROs and external service providers on HR needs.
• Prepare HR reports and trackers for workforce planning.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR Administration

UAE Labour Law

Visa processing

English communication

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer / HR Generalist to join our EMPRO team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, visa processing, employee relations, and HR compliance across multiple business units.

This role requires a hands-on HR professional who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and support a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of employees.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, and issuance of company assets and access credentials.
• Administer UAE visa, immigration, Emirates ID, medical, insurance, and related employee documentation processes.
• Manage employee exits, including resignations, terminations, visa cancellations, final settlements, and repatriation coordination.
• Maintain employee records and ensure timely monitoring and renewal of passports, visas, Emirates IDs, and other employment documents.
• Prepare attendance reports, leave records, and HR documentation to support payroll processing.
• Handle employee relations matters, HR inquiries, and day-to-day HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, UAE Labour Law, and internal HR procedures.
• Coordinate with management, department heads, PROs, and external service providers on HR-related requirements.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and updates to support workforce planning and management decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, visa processing, and employment regulations.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, technical services, events, real estate, or multi-company environments.
• Familiarity with KSA employment and visa processes is an advantage.