HR Associate

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Support HR operations and employee administration activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Support payroll activities and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Process HR requests and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate HR data in HR systems and reporting tools.
• Assist with visa, employment, and compliance-related documentation as required.
• Generate basic HR reports and maintain records for audits and compliance.
• Support HR policies and procedures and participate in HR projects and process improvements.

Basic qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or HR Shared Services.
• At least 1 year of HR experience within the UAE.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, good written and verbal communication, discretion with confidential information, and attention to detail are expected.
• Candidates must currently reside in the UAE and hold a valid UAE Residence Visa.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of UAE Labor Law and HR compliance requirements is preferred.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms is preferred.
• Payroll support experience and familiarity with Celergo, ADP, SAP, or similar payroll solutions are preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis, and experience with Power BI or HR reporting tools are preferred.