Human Resources Specialist

ESTIDAMA UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in HR management in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist. The role involves managing payroll, visa processes, and employee lifecycle functions, requiring a degree in Human Resources and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of payroll and immigration regulations is essential. Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic or Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR operations experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and visa regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll in compliance with company policies.
• Manage the end-to-end visa process in coordination with authorities.
• Coordinate employee health/medical insurance enrollment and claims.
• Manage new employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Visa regulations

Insurance procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Prepare and process monthly payroll in compliance with company policies and WPS (Wage Protection System, if applicable).
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, allowances, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and handle employee payroll queries.

Visa & Immigration

• Manage the end-to-end visa process (application, renewal, cancellation) in coordination with government authorities or PROs.
• Ensure compliance with immigration regulations and labor law requirements.

Insurance Administration

• Coordinate employee health/medical insurance enrollment, renewals, and claims.
• Maintain accurate insurance records and liaise with providers for service improvements.

Employee Lifecycle (Onboarding–Offboarding)

• Manage new employee onboarding, including document collection, induction, and system setup.
• Handle employee transfers, promotions, and status changes.
• Coordinate offboarding processes: exit clearance, final settlement, visa cancellation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR operations experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, visa regulations, and insurance procedures.
• Familiarity with HRIS/HRMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or Chinese is an advantage.