People & Admin Operations Specialist

Plenary; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Plenary is seeking an HR & Administration Officer in Abu Dhabi to support employee life cycle, records, and daily admin functions. You will ensure policy compliance, manage documentation, and assist recruitment and engagement activities while coordinating with management, service providers and authorities.

The role requires a strong sense of confidentiality, excellent organization, and knowledge of UAE Labour Law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR and administration roles.
• Good knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR practices.
• Experience with HR systems, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in Facilities Management is highly desirable.
• Previous experience assisting with accounting and financial administration tasks will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and offboard employees; prepare employment documents and inductions.
• Maintain confidential HR records and databases.
• Coordinate recruitment: postings, screening, interviews, references.
• Administer leaves, attendance and timesheets.
• Assist payroll data and attendance records for payroll.
• Coordinate visa, work permits, medical insurance and labour needs.
• Help implement HR policies and employee welfare initiatives.
• Handle HR queries regarding policies, benefits, and employment.
• Manage office administration, supplies and vendor services.
• Support finance admin: invoicing and document management.
• Prepare HR and admin reports; assist internal audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Plenary is seeking an HR & Administration Officer in Abu Dhabi to support employee life cycle, records, and daily admin functions. You will ensure policy compliance, manage documentation, and assist recruitment and engagement activities while coordinating with management, service providers and authorities.

The role requires a strong sense of confidentiality, excellent organization, and knowledge of UAE Labour Law.