Human Resource Officer

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

Job summary

An established academic institution is searching for a proactive Human Resources Officer to enhance their HR operations. This role is crucial for supporting various HR functions, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of HR systems, and must be proficient in Arabic. Join a vibrant university community that values innovation and offers a dynamic work setting where your contributions will significantly impact the success of the institution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR operations and employee relations.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems and UAE Labour Law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job descriptions and oversee employee onboarding.
• Coordinate employee-related activities and maintain HR records.
• Assist with payroll and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Skills

HR Operations

Organizational Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Knowledge of UAE Labour Law

Arabic Proficiency

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR

Professional HR Certifications

Tools

HR Systems

Job description

Job Summary

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Officer to join our team. This role is best suited for a professional with strong HR operations experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will support a wide range of HR functions, operations activities, employee relations, and performance management—ensuring alignment with UAE labor laws and AUE’s internal policies.

Note: Arabic language skills are a must.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations, employee relations, performance monitoring, and employee counseling.
• Hands-on experience working with HR systems.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and practices.
• Professional HR certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in Arabic is mandatory.

Job Description

• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all employees, ensuring they are issued and signed by all new joiners.
• Contact employees for visa and passport applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Oversee faculty and administrative staff orientation schedules and maintain attendance records and checklists.
• Assist new joiners with onboarding procedures, liaising with Software Development, ITD, and Facility Management to create accounts and arrange office setups.
• Arrange travel itineraries, flight and hotel bookings for new recruits, visitors, guests, and university events.
• Prepare welcome announcement templates for new hires.
• Set up new employee files, follow checklists, ensure all documents are available, and validate them, following up on missing documents.
• Oversee insurance requirements, including additions and deletions, and follow up with insurance providers for claims and reimbursements.
• Conduct regular HR files audits, report missing documents, and follow up with relevant staff.
• Prepare reports for CHEDS and other management reports, including statistical and analytical data.
• Organize employee-related activities such as Admin Day, Faculty Day, and staff celebrations.
• Provide employee services like issuing letters, calculating leave, and addressing HR-related inquiries.
• Identify training needs, coordinate with training providers, follow up on completion, and maintain reports.
• Follow up on performance evaluations, probation reports, and issuance of confirmation letters.
• Benchmark HR policies and procedures, update and amend as needed.
• Verify leave applications and balances for faculty and staff.
• Ensure all staff records are updated in HRIS, shared folders, and physical files.
• Coordinate staff discounts and benefits with external companies.
• Maintain records for suppliers such as travel agents and hotels.
• Assist Payroll with required reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all records.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned.

Location: American University in the Emirates (AUE), Dubai International Academic City
Salary: 8,000 AED per month (based on experience)

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their updated CV with the job title in the email subject line.

About AUE

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) offers a vibrant academic environment with various faculties, including Law, Education, Design, Business, Media, Engineering, and Security Studies. Accredited by SACSCOC and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, AUE is committed to providing a world-class education and fostering innovation.