Human Resources Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join a leading international law firm in Dubai.

This role sits within the regional People team and will support HR operations across multiple Middle East offices, working closely with the HR Manager and wider HR team.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle in a structured, fast-paced, international environment.

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Provide operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation

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Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and personnel files, ensuring compliance and data integrity

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Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, escalating where appropriate

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Support payroll processes, including coordination of HR data, changes, and monthly submissions

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Assist with HR reporting, headcount tracking, and audit requirements

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Coordinate onboarding processes, including visa support, relocations, inductions, and new joiner experience

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Manage probation tracking and support performance review processes

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Support offboarding processes, including exit documentation and employee transitions

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Assist with absence tracking and leave management, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance

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Provide support across recruitment activities, including early careers, internships, and the coordination of hiring processes

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Support HR projects, initiatives, and annual processes, including performance, compensation, and engagement activities

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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate with wider business support teams

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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

2. 3–5 years of HR experience within the UAE, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment

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Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes

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Experience supporting onboarding, payroll coordination, HR reporting, and employee documentation

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Familiarity with UAE labour law and visa processes

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Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

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Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar) is advantageous

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and current package.

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About the company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai.

Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.

Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise.

With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.

The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates.

For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.

Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.