UAE HR & Admin Specialist: Permits, Onboarding & Compliance

Canar Holding Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canar Holding Careers is seeking an HR & Admin Specialist for the UAE branch. You will manage local HR records, ensure UAE compliance, and coordinate with the Kuwait team on HR matters.

Responsibilities include processing work permits and contracts, maintaining records, onboarding and responding to inquiries. Proficiency in English and Arabic required; experience with Emiratization and Nafis is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in HR or related field.
• 5-8 years UAE HR personnel or administration experience.
• Practical experience with UAE work permits, residency procedures and government portals.
• Knowledge of Emiratization, Nafis and UAE national pension procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and follow up on work permits, contracts, entry permits, medical tests, Emirates IDs and residence permits.
• Maintain expiry trackers and initiate renewals to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with PRO and authorities to complete transactions and resolve issues.
• Maintain employee files and ensure confidentiality of information.
• Prepare HR letters, salary certificates, NOCs and other correspondence in English and Arabic.
• Support onboarding, transfers and separation formalities with required documents.
• Respond to employee inquiries and guide on required documents and procedures.
• Coordinate medical insurance additions, deletions and renewals.

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources

UAE HR/Administration experience

UAE work permits and residency procedures

Emiratization, Nafis knowledge

Bilingual English/Arabic

Job description

Canar Holding Careers is seeking an HR & Admin Specialist for the UAE branch. You will manage local HR records, ensure UAE compliance, and coordinate with the Kuwait team on HR matters.

Responsibilities include processing work permits and contracts, maintaining records, onboarding and responding to inquiries. Proficiency in English and Arabic required; experience with Emiratization and Nafis is preferred.