Junior HR Assistant

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Trading in Dubai is seeking a Jr. HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring that records, documents, and administrative processes are handled accurately and confidentially.

You will maintain employee files, monitor attendance, prepare standard letters, coordinate interviews, and assist with health insurance administration and probation tracking under guidance of the HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fresh graduate or up to two years HR experience.
• Must be detail‑oriented with organized work approach.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Workday is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee files and HR records.
• Monitor leave requests and attendance; follow up on missing information.
• Prepare standard letters and HR documentation.
• Coordinate interviews, scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support probation tracking, reviews, and confirmations.
• Assist with health insurance administration and enrolments.
• Monitor document validity and remind HR team of expiries.
• Support other HR admin activities and projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Workday (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Jr. HR Assistant – Dubai Heidelberg Materials Trading is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. HR Assistant to join our team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career HR professional who would like to develop their career within an international working environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring that records, documents, and administrative processes are handled accurately and confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee files, HR records, and related documentation.


• Monitor leave requests and attendance records and follow up on missing or incomplete information.


• Prepare standard employee letters, confirmations, and other HR documentation under the guidance of the HR team.


• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and interview logistics.


• Support tracking probation periods and coordinate the related review and confirmation processes.


• Support the administration of employee health insurance, including enrolments, amendments, cancellations, and employee queries.


• Monitor the validity and expiry dates of relevant employee documents and provide timely reminders to HR team.


• Support other HR administrative activities and projects as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Fresh graduate or up to two years of relevant HR experience.


• Strong attention to detail and a careful, organised approach to work.


• Good written and spoken English.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Experience with Workday or another HR information system would be an advantage but is not required.


• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Proactive, dependable, and willing to learn.


• Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to start and develop your HR career in an international organisation.


• Exposure to a broad range of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.


• A collaborative and multicultural working environment.


• Learning and development opportunities with support from an experienced HR team.