Senior HR Specialist

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR service provider is seeking a motivated Senior HR Specialist in Dubai. This role is crucial in managing HR functions within the IT sector, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws. Key responsibilities include overseeing onboarding, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll processes. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in HR with 6-8 years of relevant HR experience, particularly in high-volume environments like IT construction. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in a similar HR role, preferably in IT or industrial services.
• Knowledge of visa processes and high-volume HR practices.
• Experience with HR systems and government portals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HR focal point for manpower across multiple project sites.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes effectively.
• Maintain accurate employee records as per legal requirements.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring attendance records are accurate.
• Prepare HR reports and summaries for management.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UAE labor law

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources

HR certification (CIPD, SHRM)

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior HR Specialist to support and manage core HR functions related to our IT business including outsourced operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in HR operations particularly in high-volume blue-collar environments such as IT construction logistics or industrial services. This role is essential in ensuring compliance employee support and timely coordination with internal teams and external teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the HR focal point for manpower deployed across multiple project sites.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes ensuring all documentation medical EID and visa steps are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases in line with company and legal requirements.
• Coordinate visa processing renewals and cancellations with internal PROs and government portals (e.g. MOHRE GDRFA).
• Support payroll processing by ensuring attendance leave and absence records are accurately maintained.
• Prepare HR reports and manpower summaries for management and client updates.
• Assist with employee relations issues grievances and welfare initiatives on-site and at the accommodation level.
• Ensure adherence to UAE labor laws and internal policies at all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Support audits inspections and compliance checks by clients and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate closely with operations recruitment and site teams to forecast and fulfill manpower requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or a related field.HR certification (e.g. CIPD SHRM) is a plus.
• 68 years of experience in a similar HR role preferably within the IT construction manpower outsourcing or industrial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law visa processes and high-volume HR practices.
• Experience with HR systems employee records and government portals.
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask meet deadlines and handle confidential matters professionally.
• Proficiency in English (Hindi or Arabic is a plus).

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time