Oil & Gas industry - Payroll & Human Resources Officer - Dubai

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Human Resources Officer. The candidate will manage payroll and HR for expatriate employees in the oil and gas sector, ensuring compliance with international labor laws. Responsibilities include payroll processing, visa management, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Salary is AED 9,000 to 11,000 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience handling payroll for 100 expatriate staff across different countries.
• Strong knowledge of visa regulations and labor laws in the MENA region and Europe.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Portuguese, Arabic, French, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll for expatriate employees ensuring accuracy.
• Administer end-to-end visa processing, residency permits, and work authorizations.
• Maintain and update employee records, contracts, and HR databases.
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with departments regarding onboarding, benefits, and mobility.
• Support audits and HR reporting.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll and HR policies.
• Contribute to policy development for global HR practices.

Skills

Payroll management

Visa processing

Employee documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

International HR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

About the Role

Apt Resources is currently seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Payroll and Human Resources Officer to manage comprehensive HR and payroll functions, particularly for a large number of expatriate employees in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling payroll, visa processes and employee documentation across the MENA region, Europe, and other international locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll for a high volume of expatriate employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws.
• Administer end‑to‑end visa processing, residency permits and work authorizations across multiple jurisdictions (MENA, Europe and others depending on the client’s requirements).
• Maintain and update employee records, contracts and HR databases.
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies regarding employee onboarding, benefits and mobility.
• Support audits, internal reviews and HR reporting.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll, benefits and HR policies.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation for global HR practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience handling payroll for 100 expatriate staff across different countries.
• Strong knowledge of visa regulations and labor laws in the MENA region and Europe.
• Proficient in payroll systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in international HR compliance and mobility.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Portuguese, Arabic, French, etc.) are a plus.

Benefits

Salary is AED 9,000 to 11,000 per month depending on experience and qualifications.