Payroll & Human Resources Officer - Dubai

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Human Resources Officer to manage HR and payroll functions for expatriate employees in Dubai's oil and gas sector. The role includes processing payroll, administering visa processes, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations across multiple regions. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Experience handling payroll for 100 expatriate staff across different countries.
• Strong knowledge of visa regulations and labor laws in the MENA region and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll for expatriate employees ensuring accuracy.
• Administer end-to-end visa processing and work authorizations.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and benefits.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Payroll management

Knowledge of visa regulations

Compliance with labor laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll for a high volume of expatriate employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with local labor 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 9000 to 11000 per month depending on experience and qualifications.