HR Assistant

Industry & SectorA management consulting and professional services firm operating in the United Arab Emirates, providing corporate advisory, administrative and talent support services to regional clients. We maintain structured HR processes to support a multi-national workforce across on-site operations in the UAE.Primary Title: Human Resources Assistant (On-site – UAE)Role & ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end HR administration: maintain employee records, contracts, attendance, and confidential files with accuracy and compliance.Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes: prepare offer letters, conduct new-joiner orientation, process exit clearances and final settlements.Support payroll operations: collect and validate timesheets, allowances, deductions, and liaise with payroll provider to ensure timely salary runs.Handle visa, immigration and labour documentation: process work permits, renewals, and coordinate with government portals and PRO services.Act as first point of contact for employee queries: resolve routine HR/benefits enquiries and escalate complex issues to HR Manager.Assist recruitment and compliance activities: schedule interviews, perform reference checks, and support HR audits and policy implementation.Skills & QualificationsMust-Have (Skills & Tools)HRISPayroll processingEmployee onboardingEmployee relationsUAE Labour LawMicrosoft ExcelPreferredSAP SuccessFactorsADP or local payroll platformsArabic language proficiencyQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.1+ years of hands-on HR administration experience in the UAE or GCC preferred.Valid UAE work authorization; experience with UAE government portals and visa procedures advantageous.Benefits & Culture HighlightsOn-site role with exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and fast-paced consulting projects.Professional development and structured onboarding to grow HR skills in a regional market.Collaborative team culture with clear escalation paths and performance-oriented feedback.We are looking for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives on process, accuracy and delivering a best-in-class employee experience. If you have practical HRIS and payroll experience plus working knowledge of UAE labour and visa processes, apply to join a focused HR team supporting regional operations.Skills: hr administration,employee relations,microsoft excel,payroll processing,hris