People Operations Associate

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

Job summary

A growing technology-driven startup is seeking a People Operations Associate in Dubai, UAE. This hands-on role involves supporting day-to-day people and office operations, maintaining HR records, and coordinating recruitment processes. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of HR/admin experience in the UAE, knowledge of UAE labor laws, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English. Join a hypergrowth environment where you can make a meaningful impact on local communities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years HR/admin experience in the UAE.
• Familiarity with UAE labour laws and HR processes.
• Hospitality or high-growth experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate HR records and systems.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate company events and manage office supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive task prioritization

Fluent in English

Education

Associate/Degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

As Lalamove continues to grow, we’re looking for a People Operations Associate to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This is a hands‑on role supporting the day‑to‑day People and office operations as we scale the business.

You’ll support day‑to‑day People and admin work, keep HR processes running smoothly, support employees across their lifecycle, bring structure to a fast‑moving environment, and work alongside the People Manager to deliver a great employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone excited to be part of a hypergrowth, technology‑driven start up, who leads with integrity, and is motivated by making a meaningful impact on local communities. If you’re organized, hands‑on, and enjoy building as you go, this role is a great fit for you.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain accurate HR records, systems, policies, and user guides.
• Prepare employment‑related letters and documentation.
• Support the recruitment process, edit and post job descriptions across all hiring channels.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and immigration processes.
• Coordinate company and ad hoc events.
• Support general office administration, including HR/People related vendor payments, supplies, and office maintenance.

What we seek:

• 1–2 years HR/admin experience in the UAE
• Familiarity with UAE labour laws, HR processes, payroll, and vendor coordination
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive and able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Associate/Degree in Business Administration, HR, or any related field
• Hospitality, start up or high‑growth experience is a plus
• Proficient in Google Workspace is a plus

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