HR & Administration Manager (Healthcare exp preferred)

Job Title

Senior HR & Administration Manager

Location

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(Experience in KSA hiring is a strong advantage)

Role Overview

The Senior HR & Administration Manager will lead end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, and administrative functions for the organization in the UAE, while supporting regional hiring needs, including Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role requires a hands-on HR professional with strong recruitment expertise, sound knowledge of regional labor laws, and the ability to build scalable HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across UAE and regional roles, with a focus on mid to senior-level hiring.
• Manage hiring requirements for KSA, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower planning and hiring needs.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline using job portals, referrals, and recruitment partners.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and timely closures.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage onboarding, confirmation, performance management, and exit processes.
• Oversee employee records, HR documentation, and HRIS updates.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and internal HR policies.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters professionally and confidentially.

Payroll, Compliance & Policies

• Coordinate payroll inputs and ensure accuracy in salary processing.
• Manage benefits administration, leave management, and attendance.
• Support audits and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with regional laws.

Administration & Office Management

• Oversee day-to-day office administration and vendor management.
• Manage contracts, renewals, office facilities, and employee logistics.
• Coordinate with PROs and external agencies for visas, work permits, and government-related processes.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as a trusted HR partner to leadership and managers.
• Provide HR guidance on organizational structure, performance, and employee engagement.
• Support change management, culture building, and HR best practices across the organization.

Key Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR and Recruitment, with strong hands-on exposure to talent acquisition.
• Proven experience in UAE-based HR operations and labour law compliance.
• Experience hiring for KSA roles is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong recruitment and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of UAE labour laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Experience working in fast-growing or multi-country environments is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC?
• What is your expected CTC?
• What is your notice period?

Experience:

• HR, Recruitment & Admin: 8 years (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)