Position Summary:
The HR Executive will be responsible for providing operational and administrative support across key human resource functions, with a primary focus on recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding, payroll inputs, attendance management, visa processing through GDRFA, employee insurance administration, and training logistics. This role is heavily system- and process-oriented, requiring high attention to detail, timely coordination with internal departments, and strong HR administration skills, especially in a fast-paced FMCG/F&B environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment & Onboarding Support:
- Perform initial screening of CVs and candidates based on job requirements.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
- Prepare and issue offer letters, job descriptions, and joining instructions.
- Facilitate employee onboarding, document verification, and induction.
- Maintain recruitment tracker and candidate database.
2. Offboarding & Exit Formalities:
- Coordinate end-to-end offboarding processes: notice tracking, final settlements, and exit interviews.
- Ensure exit documentation is completed and system records are updated.
- Liaise with IT/Operations for access deactivation and clearance forms.
3. Attendance & Payroll Inputs:
- Collate and validate attendance, overtime, and leave data from biometric or attendance system.
- Share accurate monthly payroll inputs with the Finance team as per timelines.
- Monitor absenteeism and leave balances and prepare related MIS reports.
4. Visa & Immigration Coordination (GDRFA):
- Coordinate with PRO and manage employee visa applications, renewals, cancellations via GDRFA portal.
- Ensure timely medical tests, Emirates ID processing, and visa stamping.
- Maintain visa expiry reports and ensure compliance with UAE labor and immigration laws.
5. Ticketing & Travel Support:
- Handle employee travel bookings (annual leave, business travel, onboarding, and repatriation).
- Coordinate with travel agents and ensure adherence to company travel policies.
6. Employee Insurance Administration:
- Add/delete employees in the company medical and workmen’s compensation insurance.
- Track policy expiries and coordinate renewals with insurance providers.
- Assist employees with claims and coordinate with TPA/insurers.
7. Training & Development Coordination:
- Schedule training programs based on the annual calendar or ad-hoc department needs.
- Coordinate with trainers and attendees; manage attendance and feedback records.
- Maintain training records and certificates in employee files.
8. HR Documentation & System Updates:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR system and physical files.
- Ensure documentation of HR activities, forms, approvals, and employee correspondences.
- Generate reports and support HR audits as needed.
9. Finance Coordination:
- Ensure timely submission of all payroll, final settlement, and HR-related cost inputs.
- Coordinate with the Finance team on employee reimbursements, advances, and other payouts.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 4–6 years of relevant HR experience in the UAE, preferably in FMCG / F&B / Manufacturing sectors.
- Familiarity with UAE labor law, visa processing (GDRFA), and payroll coordination.
- Experience in HR administration, insurance, and documentation.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent MS Excel and data management skills.
- Strong coordination and time-management capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, approachable, and customer service-oriented attitude.
- Experience with HRMS software is an advantage.
Preferred:
- Prior experience using GDRFA systems for visa processing.
- Exposure to handling large workforce including blue-collar and white-collar employees.
- Familiarity with payroll systems or working closely with finance teams.