Junior HR Generalist

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Junior HR Generalist in Abu Dhabi to manage day-to-day HR operations, staff accommodations, and PRO coordination. The role involves maintaining employee files, onboarding/offboarding, and supporting leave inquiries within a regulated Abu Dhabi environment.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of HR Generalist or Coordinator experience, with preferred exposure to labor camps or facilities management, strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR Generalist or Coordinator experience.
• Experience with labor camps or in construction/ facilities management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Abu Dhabi regulations.
• Excellent English; additional languages (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Coordinate staff accommodations, room allocations, and safety compliance in Abu Dhabi.
• Coordinate with PRO for visa, labor contracts, renewals, medical/biometrics schedules.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding policies, grievances, and leave management.

Skills

HR Generalist

MS Office

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Junior HR Generalist

Location: Abu Dhabi,

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an organized HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, staff accommodation, and government relations (PRO coordination) for our Abu Dhabi operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee File Management: Maintain complete digital and physical employee files, track document expiries (visas, Emirates IDs), and manage onboarding/offboarding.
• Camp Coordination: Oversee staff accommodations, manage room allocations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi health and safety rules.
• PRO Coordination: Partner with the company PRO to prepare and track visa applications, labor contracts, renewals, and medical/biometrics schedules.
• Team Support: Handle employee inquiries regarding company policies, grievances, and leave management.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Coordinator.
• Experience managing labor camps or working in sectors like construction, contracting, or facilities management is preferred.
• Solid understanding of Labor Law and Abu Dhabi government regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English; Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word).