Human Resources Professional - for a Heavey Engineering product client

Makonis; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Makonis in Dubai is seeking a proactive HR Executive to manage day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and HR administration with hands-on UAE Labour Law knowledge. The role supports a multicultural workforce and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

The successful candidate will handle documentation, visa processes, benefits, and employee relations while contributing to process improvements and accurate HR reporting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of HR experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Laws and compliance.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR operations.
• Familiarity with UAE visa and employee documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/HRIS platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities: sourcing, screening, interviews, and candidate coordination.
• Handle onboarding, documentation, induction, and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases, attendance and leaves.
• Coordinate payroll processing, benefits, and compensation activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and visa regulations.
• Assist with employee relations, grievances, and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate performance management and employee development activities.
• Support HR policies and internal process improvements.
• Coordinate with PROs for visa processing, Emirates ID, work permits, and docs.
• Prepare HR reports, MIS, and management updates.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR operations

Communication

Organizational

Multicultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related

Tools

MS Office

HRMS/HRIS

Job description

Hiring: HR Executive – Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Position: HR Executive

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4 – 8 Years

Client : Leading Heavy Engineering and Green Energy

Job Overview :

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Executive to join our client in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in managing day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee engagement, onboarding, payroll coordination, and HR administration.

The candidate should be familiar with UAE Labour Laws and HR practices, with the ability to support a dynamic and multicultural workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating candidate selection.
• Handle employee onboarding, documentation, induction, and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases, attendance, leave, and personnel files.
• Coordinate payroll processing, employee benefits, and compensation-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, visa regulations, and other applicable employment requirements.
• Assist with employee relations, grievance handling, and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate performance management, appraisals, and employee development activities.
• Support HR policies, procedures, and internal process improvements.
• Coordinate with PROs for visa processing, Emirates ID, work permits, and other employee-related documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, MIS, and other management updates as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within the UAE.
• Good knowledge of UAE Labour Laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and HR operations.
• Familiarity with UAE visa and employee documentation processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/HRIS platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple HR activities.

We look forward to connecting with you!