Recruitment & HR Specialist

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a motivated Recruitment and HR Specialist to support end-to-end recruitment and general HR functions. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers a dynamic working environment with significant responsibilities in HR operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment and HR operations.
• Familiarity with UAE labor laws and recruitment best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS or ATS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure positive experience.
• Prepare and maintain employee records in compliance.
• Support onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate filing of HR documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment and HR Specialist to join our Human Resources team. The role will support end-to-end recruitment activities and generalist HR functions including onboarding, employee records management, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and schedule interviews with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support in offer preparation, negotiation, and onboarding coordination.

HR Operations:

• Prepare and maintain employee records (soft copies) in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Assist in managing probation reviews and employment confirmation letters.
• Update HR databases, reports, and trackers on a regular basis (e.g. joiners/leavers, leave balances, contracts).
• Support in the coordination of employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and surveys.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure accurate filing of HR documents (contracts, warning letters, promotion memos, etc.).
• Assist with visa and labor-related documentation in coordination with PRO/admin teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment and HR operations.
• Familiarity with UAE labor laws and recruitment best practices is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exp. with HRIS or ATS platforms is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.