HR Officer (UAE)

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C. is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional in Abu Dhabi to manage day-to-day HR activities for the UAE business.

The role covers onboarding, contracts, transfers, resignations, and offboarding, with a strong focus on compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes. You will coordinate with PROs, handle visa and Emirates ID tasks, maintain HRIS records, and support payroll inputs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UAE HR Operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Hands-on experience with employment visas and Emirates ID.
• Experience coordinating with government authorities and PROs.
• Experience using HRIS/ERP systems.
• Excellent English communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations for the UAE business.
• Manage end-to-end HR activities: onboarding, confirmations, transfers, promotions, resignations, offboarding.
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and Labour Law.
• Prepare HR reports and monthly dashboards.
• Handle employment contracts, amendments and disciplinary cases.
• Coordinate visa processing, Emirates ID, MOHRE approvals and government liaising.
• Maintain HRIS records and monitor attendance, leave and overtime.
• Prepare HR letters and employment verification letters.
• Coordinate payroll inputs with Finance.
• Support onboarding, interviews and employee induction.
• Respond to HR inquiries and support engagement activities.
• Assist managers with HR matters and exit interviews.

Skills

HR Operations

UAE Labour Law

Visa Processing

PRO Liaison

HRIS/ERP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

HRIS/ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations for the UAE business
• Manage end-to-end HR activities: employee onboarding, confirmations, transfers, promotions, resignations, and offboarding
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with company HR policies and UAE regulations, including Labour Law
• Prepare HR reports and monthly dashboards
• Handle employment contracts, amendments, disciplinary cases, and employee grievances
• Support HR audits and compliance activities
• Coordinate visa processing, renewals, cancellations, Emirates ID applications and renewals, medical fitness and labour approvals, liaising with PROs and government authorities
• Maintain HRIS records accurately, monitor attendance, leave, overtime and employee records
• Prepare HR letters, salary certificates, NOCs, and employment verification letters
• Coordinate payroll inputs with the Finance department
• Coordinate interview schedules, prepare offer letters, complete onboarding, and conduct employee induction
• Respond to employee HR inquiries, support engagement activities, conduct exit interviews, and assist managers with HR matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 5 years of HR Operations experience in UAE
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law
• Hands‑on experience with UAE employment visa processes
• Experience coordinating with government authorities and PROs
• Experience using HRIS/ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Industry Experience

• Real Estate
• Construction
• Interior Fit‑Out
• Landscaping
• Manufacturing
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Facilities Management
• Engineering
• Developer/Contracting organizations

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of UAE HR Operations experience
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law
• Hands‑on experience with employment visas, Emirates ID, MOHRE processes, and HR administration
• Experience working in diversified or conglomerate organizations
• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic an advantage)