Senior HR Officer

Job Description

Role Overview: An established UAE-based organization is seeking an experienced Senior HR Officer to manage end-to-end HR operations across multiple entities with a workforce of 500+ employees including office and site-based staff.

The role involves managing the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, attendance management, leave administration, payroll coordination, employee relations, HR compliance, and HRMS administration.

It is recognized for strong operational standards and long-term partnerships with leading regional energy operators and government entities on critical industrial projects across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Coordinate with department managers to understand staffing requirements.
• Conduct employee onboarding and ensure completion of all joining documentation.
• Track probation periods and manage employee confirmations.

• Manage biometric attendance systems and review daily attendance reports.
• Investigate attendance discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Process employee leave applications and maintain leave balances.
• Prepare verified monthly attendance data for payroll processing.

• Prepare payroll inputs including attendance records, overtime, deductions, and allowances.
• Coordinate with Finance for timely payroll processing.
• Calculate end-of-service benefits in line with UAE labour law.
• Address employee payroll and salary-related queries.

• Act as the primary HR contact for employee queries and grievances.
• Maintain accurate personnel records including contracts, visas, Emirates IDs, and employee documentation.
• Support disciplinary procedures and maintain proper documentation.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of HR records.

• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR operations comply with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations.
• Support maintenance and updates of the employee handbook.
• Stay updated on labour law changes and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain HR data and employee records using HRMS platforms.
• Support implementation and configuration of HR systems.
• Ensure data accuracy across HR databases.
• Generate HR reports such as headcount, attendance, leave utilization, and recruitment metrics.

• Maintain compliance with Emiratization requirements.
• Support NAFIS tracking and related documentation.
• Coordinate with Finance on pension fund compliance for Emirati employees

Requirements

Requirements

• 6-7+ years of HR experience with UAE exposure.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, WPS, and gratuity calculations.
• Experience managing HR operations for large workforce environments (office & site staff).
• Hands-on experience with HRMS systems such as SAP HR, BambooHR, ZenHR, Bayzat or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• High attention to detail for payroll and compliance processes.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• English - Fluent (Required)
• Hindi / Urdu - Conversational (Required)
• Arabic - Conversational (Preferred)

• Experience in oil & gas, industrial services, or manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with ADNOC compliance requirements or Fieldglass systems.
• HR certifications such as CIPD or SHRM.
• Experience supporting Emiratization initiatives

Benefits

Offered Salary: 8-9K + Benefits