Human Resources Specialist

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to join its vibrant HR team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing HR operations, including employee relations, payroll, and administration, ensuring exceptional service delivery for a workforce exceeding 800 employees. Candidates should have a strong background in HR practices and familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, coupled with an understanding of UAE labor laws.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience in an organization with 800+ employees.
• Strong understanding of UAE labor law.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee inquiries and support.
• Coordinate payroll submissions and track attendance.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Dr. Adithya Iyer Assoc CIPD, PGDHRM, DBA, PHD

Award-Winning People Strategist | DBA in Human Resource | Certified Coach | Speaker | Building Future-Ready Workforces in the UAE

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Specialist to join our growing HR team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, payroll coordination, document management, and HR systems—particularly SAP SuccessFactors. The role involves handling high-volume employee requests and ensuring smooth HR service delivery for a workforce of 800+ staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, grievances, and HR-related support
• Assist in resolving employee concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Support managers with employee disciplinary and performance processes
• Maintain and update employee records and workflows in SAP SuccessFactors
• Support HR modules including onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and performance tracking
• Generate HR reports as required

Payroll & Documentation

• Coordinate with payroll team to ensure accurate monthly submissions
• Track attendance, overtime, and leave data
• Manage employee files (digital and physical), visa and medical records, and all HR documentation compliance

Administrative & Operational Support

• Handle a high volume of day-to-day HR requests from employees across departments
• Support onboarding, contract renewal, transfers, and offboarding processes
• Liaise with PRO and admin teams for visa, medical, and government processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of HR experience in a mid-to-large organization (800+ employees)
• Prior experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a must
• Strong understanding of UAE labor law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously