HR Officer

Human Resources Officer — Management Consulting / Professional Services (UAE)

About The Opportunity

We operate in the management consulting and professional services sector, delivering HR, talent and organizational-development solutions for clients and in-house operations across the United Arab Emirates. We seek a hands-on Human Resources Officer to run day-to-day HR operations on-site, ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, and support a high-performing workforce in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: draft job descriptions, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and support offer negotiation and onboarding logistics.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; implement timely updates for contracts, updates, and status changes.
• Coordinate payroll input and benefits administration with payroll providers; ensure accurate deductions, leaves, and reimbursements.
• Administer onboarding and offboarding processes—contracts, visas/work permits, induction, exit clearance and final settlements.
• Provide employee-relations support: address inquiries, resolve routine HR issues, and escalate complex matters to senior HR when needed.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal HR policies; prepare HR reports and support audits and regulatory submissions.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR operations experience in the UAE or GCC, including recruitment and payroll coordination.
• Practical knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employment regulations.
• Experience maintaining HRIS records and producing HR reports (Excel proficiency essential).
• Strong administrative discipline: contract administration, visa/work-permit coordination and document control.
• Fluent English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or Workday.
• Previous exposure to consulting or professional services environments.
• Familiarity with payroll platforms or payroll service coordination (ADP, local payroll providers).
  
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site role with exposure to cross-functional consulting teams and client-facing HR projects.
• Competitive UAE benefits package, visa support and professional development opportunities.
• Fast-paced, collaborative culture that rewards initiative and continuous improvement.
  
  

This Human Resources Officer role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in operational delivery, compliance, and people-focused service within the UAE market. Keywords: HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, HRIS, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, UAE Labour Law, employee relations, HR operations.

Skills: employee relations,human resources,hris,payroll processing