HR & Administration Executive

About Element 8

The role

Office and front desk

• Welcome visitors and clients; handle calls, the general inbox, and inquiries.
• Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel for management and staff.
• Manage maintenance, vendor relationships, and supply purchases within budget.

HR operations

• Maintain employee records, contracts, attendance, and leave in the HRMS.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including paperwork, system access, and induction.
• Coordinate visas, Emirates ID, labour cards, and medical insurance with the PRO, ensuring MOHRE compliance.
• Schedule interviews with department heads and plan employee engagement activities and internal events.

Payroll and finance support

• Prepare monthly attendance and leave inputs for payroll and support WPS salary processing with Accounts.
• Track office expenses and review vendor invoices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of HR and Administration experience in the UAE; IT, digital, or agency experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE procedures, WPS, and visa processing.
• Comfort with MS Office or Google Workspace and an HRMS such as Zoho People or Bayzat.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.
• Front office or reception experience is advantageous.
• Highly organized, able to juggle priorities, and discreet with confidential information.
• Available to join immediately or within 30 days.

Work schedule

• Five days per week, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range is stated as 4–6 K; the description does not specify a pay cadence.
• Benefits include an employment visa, medical insurance, annual leave, and an air ticket.