Senior HR & PRO Officer

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

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior HR & PRO Officer. This role involves managing HR functions, overseeing compliance with UAE labor laws, and handling government relations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 5-7 years of experience in HR and PRO roles within the UAE, and is fluent in Arabic and proficient in English. Compensation and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a combined HR and PRO role within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of visa procedures and government portals (MOHRE, ICA, etc.).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Handle all government-related transactions (Ministry of Labor, Immigration, etc.).
• Manage onboarding process for new hires.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Proficient in English

Knowledge of UAE labor laws

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

The Role We are seeking a highly organized and experienced and motivated Senior HR & PRO Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all HR functions, overseeing HR operations, as well as Public Relations Officer (PRO) duties, managing all government relations activities and ensuring full compliance with UAE labor laws and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes (job postings, screening, interviews, offers).
• Human Resources: Liaise with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Human Resources: Manage onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and documentation.
• Human Resources: Prepare employment contracts and offer letters.
• Human Resources: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Human Resources: Prepare HR-related reports such as headcount, attrition, and leave balances.
• Human Resources: Ensure compliance with internal policies and labor laws.
• Human Resources: Support audits and compliance checks.
• Human Resources: Collect and verify attendance and leave data for payroll processing.
• Human Resources: Coordinate with finance / payroll teams for monthly salary disbursements.
• Human Resources: Manage employee performance appraisal systems.
• Human Resources: Coordinate probation reviews and annual evaluations.
• Human Resources: Identify training needs and organize internal / external training sessions.
• Human Resources: Track employee development and skill enhancement.
• Human Resources: Ensure communication and implementation of policies across departments.
• Human Resources: Monitor compliance with labor laws and internal regulations.
• Public Relations (PRO): Handle all government-related transactions (Ministry of Labor, Immigration, etc.).
• Public Relations (PRO): Ensure timely processing of visa applications, renewals, cancellations, and labor cards.
• Public Relations (PRO): Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all legal and government-related documents.
• Public Relations (PRO): Liaise with external bodies including government ministries, embassies, and legal entities.
• Public Relations (PRO): Keep the company compliant with local labor and immigration laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a combined HR and PRO role within the UAE.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and proficient in English.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, visa procedures, and government portals (MOHRE, ICA, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

About the company

Etimad Holding is a technology solutions and services company with dedicated focus on security system solutions, system integration, project fulfillment and execution. We are a dynamic company comprising of highly skilled individuals capable of providing solutions in our field as per the user's requirements / demands.