352 Hr Specialist jobs in Dubai

We're seeking a dedicated HR professional to support our team. This role involves providing seamless HR administration, assisting with recruitment, and building strong employee relations.

A typical day for this position includes:

1. Assisting with recruitment processes, including posting vacancies, scheduling interviews, and supporting onboarding activities
2. Coordinating employee records and maintaining HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality
3. Supporting managers with employee relations by preparing documentation and scheduling meetings
4. Helping to organise training, engagement, and wellbeing activities for colleagues
5. Responding to day-to-day HR queries from team members and providing guidance on policies and procedures
6. Assisting with HR reporting and compliance requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A high school diploma, secondary education or equivalent
• 1–2 years' related experience in Human Resources or administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills – you'll be approachable, accurate, and efficient
• Proficiency with basic computer applications; familiarity with HR systems would be an advantage
• Must speak fluent English
• Other languages may be preferred

Benefits include a competitive salary, full uniform, impressive room discounts, and top-notch training. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

IHG provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, if you believe you'd be a great fit for the job, start your journey with us today.

Department: Human Resources
Experience: 2-3 years
Company Name: ISS Global Forwarding UAE LLC
Company Introduction: ISS Global Forwarding is a leading provider of logistics services, trusted by international organizations across industries for its expertise and sharp focus on customer service. ISS-GF’s presence in over 60 countries means an unmatched mix of global perspective and regional knowhow that adds that decisive logistical edge to your business. For more information, please click here.

Role Overview:
The HR Specialist is responsible for supporting various HR functions and activities within an organization. This role will have a strong focus on end-to-end recruitment, responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent to meet organizational needs. Should be skilled in developing effective talent acquisition strategies and ensuring a seamless hiring process. Collaborates closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and deliver timely, high-quality hiring outcomes while supporting broader HR functions as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with HRBPs to collect and submit Manpower Acquisition, Hiring, and Change-in-Terms Requests for CHRO approval
• Own and maintain the Global Recruitment Tracker to monitor progress across regions
• Act as the main liaison between HRBPs and recruitment agencies, consolidating agency lists and ensuring alignment on active roles
• Manage job advertisement process by coordinating with Marketing and HRBPs to publish openings on the Career Page and LinkedIn
• Proactively source talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, professional networks, and direct outreach
• Screen and shortlist candidate profiles, prepare summaries, and schedule multi-round interviews across time zones
• Support offer management by coordinating documentation, approvals, and candidate acceptance
• Track and report key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and cost-per-hire
• Ensure a smooth onboarding handover by collaborating closely with the Local HRBPs
• Work closely with the Employee Relations Team on recruitment and onboarding policies
• Contribute to process improvements by maintaining recruitment SOPs, templates, and documentation
• Manage and support the implementation and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on business partnering.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal). Additional languages may be advantageous.
• Fluency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general internet navigation and research skills
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

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We are seeking a skilled Human Capital Management professional to join our team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The HR Officer will be responsible for assisting with recruitment and onboarding, coordinating employee records and benefits, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Assist with drafting job descriptions, posting advertisements, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial interviews.
• Employee Administration: Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, prepare employment contracts, visa applications, and conduct orientation sessions.
• HR Documentation: Maintain accurate employee records, process HR documentation such as employment certificates, no objection certificates, and other requests.
• Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee queries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field;
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience as an HR Officer or similar role in the UAE;
• Labor Law Knowledge: Solid understanding of UAE Labor Law;
• Additional Skills: Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite, excellent communication skills in English, knowledge of Arabic preferred.

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources Generalist to join our team.

This role is responsible for executing full on-boarding and off-boarding processes, processing payroll, salary adjustments, and pay slips in compliance with labor laws, preparing and issuing employee documents, handling medical insurance processes, and addressing employee queries.

• Execute full on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
• Process payroll, salary adjustments, and pay slips in compliance with WPS.
• Prepare and issue employee documents (salary certificates, STL/NOC letters, etc.).
• Handle medical insurance processes (enrollment, claims, cancellations).

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of HR/Payroll experience in the UAE.
• Solid knowledge of UAE Labor Law and payroll procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/Payroll systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Coordinate job postings, manage online applications, conduct initial screenings via phone and credential checks, schedule and coordinate interviews, and oversee reference checking.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Ensure accurate employee records, track performance reviews, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Proficiency in HR software systems, such as SAP SuccessFactors.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, with excellent communication skills.

Australian workplace standards must be considered in this role.

Our client is one of the few leading multinational retail companies wherein you'll find a vibrant team spirit strengthened by the company's diversity of thought, cultures, and individuality. They are over 40,000 people strong all united by passion. They currently seek to appoint a qualified & experienced HR Specialist who will add value to their established team. The successful candidate will have a massively positive attitude, good retail exposure with excellent English & Arabic communication skills and have a minimum of 3 years of local experience handling a company size of 200+.

• To drive all recruitment of positions in the location, jointly with the superior and the respective functional manager keeping specific focus towards consumer direct business channel.
• To support all administrative HR responsibilities for all employees which include maintenance of confidential records in the system and on the files so they are readily available when required.
• To prepare offer letters and employment contracts for new joiners and support HR Manager in drafting and updating policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
• To support the performance appraisal process, feedback culture initiatives and ways of working projects within the business with specific focus within the consumer direct business channel.
• To prepare and execute suitable training measures in alignment with superior based on performance management scores and HR audits within retail stores and improving the engagement scores within retail.
• To inform the organization about the available HR tools & programs and encourage using them.
• To successfully build employee relations and rapport, developing a standing as a competent and accepted contact partner.
• To contribute to an inspiring working environment, strong performance culture and elevate the group to become employer of choice.
• Responsible for conducting induction formalities to all new employees taking support from team assistant.
• To support Levant and Egypt with HR Procedures and implementing HR Tools.
• To work as a back-up support for SAP maintenance and payroll software in collaboration with the rewards manager. Manage and maintain vendor and supplier relationships for any services based on HR team requirements.
• To support the PRO team in processing formalities with the authorities and obtain up to date information regarding

Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding 'First Class' people for its 'World Class' Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:

• Senior Executives and Directors
• Design
• Engineering and Construction
• Finance and Banking
• Human Resources and Training
• IT and Telecoms
• Legal
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Media
• Office Management
• Retail
• Sales and Marketing
• Secretarial and Business Support

Job Purpose

The jobholder will build and manage relations with all internal and external stakeholders to provide a proactive customer service ensuring a positive image and awareness of the company is promoted at all times. The incumbent will lead and implement innovative candidate attraction strategies to build candidate pipelines from within the marketplace in a cost-effective manner. He/she will work in partnership with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to deliver quality and efficient services to the business by providing guidance, support and recommendations on candidates during the screening, selection and on-boarding processes.

1. Collaborate with the business & HRBPs on forecasting talent gaps based on business demands to build proactive candidate pipelines. Support stakeholders to understand market dynamics and constantly evolve acquisition and selection approaches to meet expectations.
2. Actively collaborate with the business to identify their talent pool and grow future successors, consider gaps when hiring. Create customer commercial value through talent acquisition strategies and the delivery of cost effective results. Provide best in class recruitment support, ensuring the most effective sourcing strategies to support an efficient cost per hire.
3. Conduct technical and competency led interviews as well as other forms of assessment to ensure that the right person is employed.
4. Utilises a variety of online search tools to proactively source talent, create networks and pipelines to accommodate current and future headcount needs.
5. Develop and deliver regular requisition update reports and dynamic area of business dashboard metrics on Quality of Hire, and other key information and take corrective actions when KRAs are not met.
6. Develop and maintain pro-active and constructive relationships with senior levels of the HR department by demonstrating an understanding of the business, the associated requirements and managing expectations accordingly.
7. Enhance and encourage awareness of internal referral program and where required, focused effort on diversity. Recommend, coordinate and participate in hiring events such as Job Fairs, external recruiting and other networking events.
8. Proactively seek market intelligence to gain competitive advantage in attraction, assessment and sourcing methodologies Participate in formulating policies related to talent attraction and talent acquisition. Update documentation, procedures and training guides to ensure business continuity and process clarity.
9. Participates in building a positive and performance-oriented culture in the Company and works toward enhancing the candidate to employee experience.
10. Implement employer branding activities to increase brand reach, both internally and externally.
11. Ensure efficiency in time to hire, is maintained, while delivering a high level of accuracy within EKFC's Applicant Tracking System, Taleo.

This job holder operates within the framework of talent acquisition practices but needs to keep up to date of factors that could affect the attraction of candidates, sourcing and assessment tools as well as selection.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or HR, CIPD is desirable.
• Accredited in the usage of psychometrics and assessments.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in talent acquisition and supporting the provision of services related to global sourcing, assessment centres and selection within a large organisation.
• Experience managing the end-to-end selection process of multiple diverse roles, bulk recruitment and building talent pools through online networks.
• Experience in volume recruitment including the selection and conducting assessment centres in a variety of regions. Asia, Africa and Europe is desirable. Willingness to travel.

Skills:

• User competency in Taleo and BI reporting.
• Exposure and ability to use a variety of assessment tools including behavioural interviews, role-plays, trade tests and psychometric testing.
• Ability to search and employ a variety of approaches to active and passive job seekers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organisational levels.
• Exceptional customer service experience with demonstrated ability to effectively assess customers' needs, quickly respond, prioritize competing priorities and problem solve.

Employment: Outsourced through ManpowerGroup Middle East

• Support day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures in compliance with UAE labor laws.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts and collaborate with hiring managers to meet staffing needs.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives.
• Handle employee queries and provide guidance on HR-related matters.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR role, preferably within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

We are seeking a skilled Human Resources professional to join our team. As an HR Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the growth and development of our organization.

1. Manage various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, payroll processing, compliance, and training & development.
2. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with UAE labor laws.
3. Provide exceptional support to employees, ensuring a positive work environment.

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in HR roles, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Skills required include compliance, communication, HR document management systems, recruitment, payroll processing, employee relations, HR operations, UAE labor laws, communication skills, and training and development.

This role is crucial in fostering a positive work environment, promoting employee engagement, and driving business success. We are committed to supporting the growth and development of Emirati talent and believe that this role will play a significant part in achieving this goal.