HR & Admin Assistant

Role profile

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage payroll, recruitment, training and development, employee and industrial relations, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
• Maintain employee files; prepare HR letters, reports, attendance, leave, and claims records.
• Manage onboarding from offer letter through joining instructions and induction.
• Maintain accurate, confidential departmental records and reports; implement ISO policies and procedures.
• Advise employees and line managers on HR policies and procedures; liaise with government bodies on legal and administrative requirements.
• Assess risks and advise on risk-management procedures; review reports and information and make recommendations.
• Coordinate health and safety queries with the Safety Officer and contribute to HR projects, including induction programs.
• Support disciplinary and grievance investigations and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Administer monthly payroll and absence records; support corporate directors with HR administration.
• Arrange employee leave travel and administer visa, work permit, residence card, and Emirates ID processing.
• Manage staff camps and accommodation and address basic amenity issues.
• Install and format Windows PCs, configure networks, and set up Outlook accounts for new users.

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or MBA in HR.
• Bachelor's degree in IT and Networking.
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
• UAE driving license is an added advantage.

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs and accurate record keeping.
• Strong communication, organization, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Uses judgment and initiative, works independently, and takes responsibility for own work.
• Builds professional relationships and maintains confidentiality in HR and training matters.
• Resilient and adaptable in an organization undergoing development and growth.

Knowledge

• Understanding of HR policies and procedures, basic employment legislation, and health and safety policies and procedures.

Employment terms

• Job type is full-time and permanent.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.