Senior HR Operations Specialist

Overview

Senior HR

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR partner for assigned business units and operational teams
• Support managers on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and workforce planning
• Manage and oversee day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, and HR administration
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs including overtime, leave, deductions, allowances, and employee changes
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, company policies, and HR governance requirements
• Support organizational restructuring, manpower planning, and talent management initiatives
• Partner with department managers to improve employee engagement and team performance
• Provide practical HR guidance and solutions aligned with operational and business requirements
• Support recruitment activities including interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and onboarding
• Coordinate visa, labour, immigration, and employee government-related processes
• Monitor probation reviews, contract renewals, attendance, and employee lifecycle processes
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and management updates
• Drive HR process improvements and support HR automation initiatives
• Support policy implementation and ensure consistency across the organization
• Requirements
• + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• + 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP and HR Operations exposure
• + Strong hands-on experience in employee relations, HR operations, payroll coordination, and performance management
• + Good understanding of UAE Labour Law and HR compliance requirements
• + Experience supporting operational or fast-paced business environments
• + Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• + Ability to balance strategic HR support with operational execution
• + Experience using HRMS/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• + Arabic language skills are an advantage