HR Generalist - Team Leader

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR management firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a team of 5 HR Generalists. This role involves overseeing the full on-boarding and off-boarding processes, ensuring accurate payroll, and advising on UAE labor law. The ideal candidate should possess at least 10 years of HR experience in the UAE and be fluent in both Arabic and English. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR/Payroll experience in the UAE.
• Proven team leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5 HR Generalists.
• Oversee full on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with WPS.
• Review and approve employee letters.
• Supervise medical insurance administration.
• Manage HR-related invoices and vendor coordination.
• Advise on UAE labor law matters.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members.

Skills

Bilingual: Arabic & English (fluent in both spoken and written)

Team leadership and supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5 HR Generalists.

• Oversee full on-boarding and off-boarding processes.

• Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with WPS.

• Review and approve employee letters (salary certificates, NOCs, experience letters, etc.).

• Supervise medical insurance administration including enrollments, claims, and renewals.

• Manage HR-related invoices and vendor coordination.

• Advise management and employees on UAE labor law matters.

• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to ensure continuous development and efficiency.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

• Bilingual: Arabic & English (fluent in both spoken and written).

• Minimum 10 years of HR/Payroll experience in the UAE.

• Proven team leadership and supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law, payroll, and HR operations.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.