HR Operations Officer

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider in the UAE is seeking an HR Operations Officer to manage HR processes such as onboarding, payroll coordination, and adherence to UAE labor regulations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, with 3-5 years of HR operations experience in the UAE. Strong knowledge of HRMS systems and exceptional organizational skills are required to succeed in this role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR operations or administration in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and familiarity with government HR procedures.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute core HR processes to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding procedures for employees.
• Collect, verify, and submit payroll inputs for processing.
• Manage leave requests and attendance reporting.
• Support coordination with government systems for employment processes.
• Assist with HR audits and compliance reports.

Skills

HRMS systems

UAE labor law knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

The HR Operations Officer is responsible for managing and executing core HR processes to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant HR operations. This role handles onboarding, employee records, HR documentation, leave administration, payroll coordination, and ensures adherence to HR policies and UAE labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Documentation: maintain accurate employee records in HR systems, prepare and manage HR documents such as contracts, letters, forms, and official correspondence; ensure compliance with internal HR policies and UAE labor laws.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: coordinate onboarding formalities including document collection, HR orientation, system setup, and access creation; manage offboarding procedures—clearance, exit interviews, final settlement coordination.
• Payroll Coordination: collect, verify, and submit payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, leaves, deductions); liaise with payroll and finance departments to ensure timely and accurate salary processing.
• Leave & Attendance Management: manage leave requests, approvals, and balances in the HRMS; monitor attendance irregularities and ensure accurate monthly reporting.
• Government Relations: support coordination with government systems (MOHRE, GDRFA, etc.) for employment processes; support visa processing, renewals, and related HR documentation.
• HR Operations Support: assist with HR audits, compliance reports, and internal process improvements; provide employee support for HR queries and guidance on policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR operations or HR administration in the UAE.
• Experience with HRMS systems and strong knowledge of HR processes.
• Familiarity with UAE labor law and government HR procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.