Senior HR Operations & Compliance Lead (UAE)

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – HR to oversee daily HR operations, lifecycle management, payroll coordination, and compliance with UAE Labour Laws.

The role requires hands-on exposure to talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR policy development, ensuring data integrity across HRMS/ERP systems and confidential handling of employee information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• MBA in HR would be an advantage.
• 6–8 years of HR experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Laws and MOHRE regulations.
• Hands-on experience in payroll coordination, onboarding and lifecycle management.
• Experience with HRMS/ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP or similar.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and ensure smooth processes across the organization.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle: documentation, confirmations, transfers, promotions, renewals, exits.
• Coordinate payroll processing, attendance, leave, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Laws, MOHRE regulations and policies.
• Manage employee relations, address grievances, support disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRMS/ERP data integrity.
• Support talent acquisition: manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding.
• Monitor attendance, leaves, and other HR activities.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies and SOPs.
• Oversee performance management, appraisals, and confirmations.
• Prepare HR reports and headcount/attrition analyses.
• Coordinate separations, resignations, settlements, and visa cancellations.
• Liaise with internal departments and authorities for HR matters.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

UAE Labour Laws

HR compliance

Onboarding

HR reporting

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

MBA in HR (advantage)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Job description

Confidential in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – HR to oversee daily HR operations, lifecycle management, payroll coordination, and compliance with UAE Labour Laws.

The role requires hands-on exposure to talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR policy development, ensuring data integrity across HRMS/ERP systems and confidential handling of employee information.