HR Generalist

Dr Scent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Scent in Sharjah seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR activities across the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding & offboarding, records, attendance, leave, employee relations, and visa/work permit coordination. The role requires detail orientation, confidentiality, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business admin, management or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in HR Generalist or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and HR administration.
• Familiar with UAE labour laws, Emiratisation, visa and work permit processes.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment from sourcing to onboarding and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and documentation for new hires.
• Oversee visa, Emirates ID, medical and related processes.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR reports.
• Handle attendance, leaves, and HR data in HRIS/ERP.
• Provide employee relations support and policy guidance.
• Assist payroll data and benefits coordination with Finance.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Onboarding

Offboarding

HR Admin

Employee Relations

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA

Tools

HRMS/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and organized HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR activities and operations and provide support across the full employee lifecycle.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for recruitment, onboarding & offboarding, employee records, HR administration, attendance, leave management, employee relations, and coordination of visa and work permit processes. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, approachable, confidential, and able to handle multiple HR responsibilities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Actively involve with recruitment executive during the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Prepare and update JDs and post job advertisements on LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
• Source and screen candidates based on approved job requirements.
• Conduct initial HR screening interviews/calls.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and department heads.
• Maintain candidate records and provide regular recruitment updates.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate the approval process.
• Follow up with selected candidates regarding joining dates and required documents.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate new employee onboarding and ensure all required documents are completed.
• Prepare employment documentation and onboarding checklists.
• Coordinate with relevant departments regarding new joiner requirements, assets, access, and accommodation where applicable.
• Conduct employee induction and explain company policies and procedures.
• Manage employee exit and offboarding procedures.
• Coordinate resignation, cancellation, clearance, and final documentation processes.

Visa & Government Relations

• Coordinate employee visa, work permit, Emirates ID, medical, and related processes.
• Follow up with PRO/government relations teams on employee documentation.
• Monitor visa and document expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.
• Coordinate visa cancellation and transfer processes when required.
• Maintain accurate records of employee visa and work permit status.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Prepare and maintain HR files and employee documentation.
• Manage attendance, leave, and employee-related records.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain HR trackers.
• Issue HR letters, employment certificates, and other employee documents as required.
• Ensure HR records (hard & soft) are updated and properly maintained.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related queries.
• Handle employee concerns professionally and confidentially.
• Support management in resolving employee-related matters.
• Communicate company policies and procedures clearly to employees.
• Maintain positive employee relationships and support a professional workplace environment.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR processes are aligned with company requirements and applicable UAE employment regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation for HR processes and employee actions.
• Support HR audits and internal compliance requirements when required.

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Coordinate with Finance regarding monthly payroll information.
• Verify attendance, leave, salary changes, and other payroll-related information.
• Maintain employee benefit records.
• Coordinate with relevant teams regarding medical insurance and other employee benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in HR Generalist or similar HR roles.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and HR administration.
• Experience with UAE employment labour laws, Emiratization, visa, and work permit processes.
• Good knowledge of employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience using HRMS/ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.