HR Officer
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Manage full employee lifecycle documentation including onboarding, contracts, visa renewals, and offboarding while maintaining records in compliance with JAFZA regulations and UAE labor law. Liaise with JAFZA authorities for work permits and handle employee queries regarding policies and procedures. Prepare and process monthly payroll in coordination with Finance, managing attendance, leaves, and overtime calculations. Support employee engagement activities and assist in disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution. Maintain HR filing systems and prepare audit reports. Requires minimum 3 years of UAE HR experience with 1 year in JAFZA Freezone; strong knowledge of UAE labor law and payroll systems is essential.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years in an HR role within the UAE
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in JAFZA Freezone
- Strong understanding of UAE labor law
- Strong understanding of JAFZA regulations
- Payroll processing knowledge (manual and automated systems)
- Experience with HR documentation and document control
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Good communication skills in English
Desired Qualifications
- Oil & Gas sector experience
- Arabic language skills
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