Senior HR Officer

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations within a hospitality-focused environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE procedures, and payroll coordination, with a track record in managing diverse teams and implementing HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–5 years hands-on HR experience in F&B or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE procedures.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and payroll coordination.
• Knowledge of benefits, overtime, leave, disciplinary procedures, and end-of-service settlements.
• Experience managing a diverse, multicultural workforce.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and advise management on HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, screening, interviews, onboarding, and employee orientation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company HR policies.
• Handle employment contracts, employee documentation, personnel files, and HR records.
• Manage attendance, leave administration, payroll coordination, and overtime records.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace issues.
• Manage employee probation, performance reviews, resignations, terminations, and exit procedures.
• Prepare and coordinate end-of-service benefit calculations and final settlements.
• Coordinate visa, work permit, and employment permit processes with the PRO.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning, manpower requirements, and employee retention initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation of all employee-related matters.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Recruitment

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Multicultural workforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HR management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and employee orientation.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company HR policies.

• Handle employment contracts, employee documentation, personnel files, and HR records.

• Manage attendance, leave administration, payroll coordination, and overtime records.

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, and workplace issues.

• Manage employee probation, performance reviews, resignations, terminations, and exit procedures.

• Prepare and coordinate end-of-service benefit calculations and final settlements.

• Coordinate visa, work permit, and employment permit processes with the PRO.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.

• Support workforce planning, manpower requirements, and employee retention initiatives.

• Prepare HR reports and provide regular updates to management.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation of all employee-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4–5 years of hands‑on HR experience, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry.

• Strong and practical knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE procedures.

• Extensive experience in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and payroll coordination.

• Knowledge of employee benefits, overtime, leave entitlements, disciplinary procedures, and end‑of‑service settlements.

• Experience managing a diverse, multicultural workforce.

• Proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems.

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently, handle multiple HR responsibilities, and advise management on HR matters.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field

2. 4–5 years of HR experience, preferably in F&B / Hospitality

3. Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations

4. Extensive experience in recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR operations

5. Excellent communication and organizational skills