HR Operations Specialist: Onboarding, Payroll & Compliance

Heriot-Watt University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an HR administrator to provide high-quality support for staff throughout the employee journey. You will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, coordinate recruitment logistics, and support payroll operations. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A dynamic work environment encourages adaptability and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a similar role, particularly with various terms and conditions.
• Good written and oral communication skills, able to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility and a professional approach in handling sensitive personal data.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all HR-related queries.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics and onboarding processes.
• Provide administrative support for HR operations and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Accuracy and attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Educated to SCQF Level 6 or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle HR system

Job description

A leading educational institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an HR administrator to provide high-quality support for staff throughout the employee journey. You will be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, coordinate recruitment logistics, and support payroll operations. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A dynamic work environment encourages adaptability and service excellence.