HR SERVICES SPECIALIST

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking an experienced HR operations professional to manage end-to-end UAE to KSA transfers for senior staff. You will coordinate with the Dubai HR Services team to set timelines, monitor progress, and resolve document gaps with timely, discreet updates to partners and employees.

The role requires strong English, 3–6 years in HR operations or mobility, and a UAE residence with work rights. Proficiency in Excel and HR systems (Workday/SAP SuccessFactors) is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, business or related field.
• 3–6 years in HR operations, HR services or mobility, ideally in professional services.
• Manages several cases at once under tight deadlines.
• Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Confident with Excel, case-tracking tools and HR systems (Workday or SAP SuccessFactors).
• Based in the UAE with the right to work there.

Responsibilities

• Own each transfer from approval to the employee start in KSA.
• Run UAE to KSA transfers of senior staff end to end.
• Coordinate UAE exit and KSA entry steps with Payroll Finance Legal and providers.
• Work with the HR Services team in Dubai to agree timelines and keep cases moving.
• Check documents, spot gaps early and use judgement when deadlines hit.
• Update partners and employees clearly with discretion and the right tone.
• Track every case and escalate risks before they cause delays.

Skills

Critical thinking

Sound judgement

Pace

Discretion

Tone

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Excel

Job description

Run end-to-end transfers of senior staff from the UAE to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the Middle East HR Services team of a global management consulting firm.

Critical thinking sound judgement and pace matter more than technical depth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own each transfer from approval to the employees start in KSA.

• Run UAE to KSA transfers of senior staff end to end.
• Work with the HR Services team in Dubai to agree timelines and keep cases moving.
• Check documents spot gaps early and use judgement when deadlines hit.
• Coordinate UAE exit and KSA entry steps with Payroll Finance Legal and providers.
• Update partners and employees clearly with discretion and the right tone.
• Track every case and *escalate* risks before they cause delays.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in HR business or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years in HR operations HR services or mobility ideally in professional services.
• Runs several cases at once under tight deadlines.
• Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Confident with Excel case-tracking tools and HR systems (such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors).
• Based in the UAE with the right to work there.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Critical thinking - Questions the facts and spots gaps before acting.
• Sound judgement - Decides what to do and what to escalate when time is short.
• Pace - Learns fast and keeps several transfers on track.
• Discretion - Keeps senior staff and compensation data confidential.
• Tone - Communicates calmly and clearly with senior people.

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of Saudi work and residency processes (Qiwa Muqeem GOSI).
• Experience supporting senior staff in consulting or professional services.
• Transfers finish on time with few errors.
• Risks are raised early.
• Confidential information is never mishandled.

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