Senior HR Officer

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.

Company Overview: Our client is a well-established UAE-based industrial services organization providing specialized solutions to major energy and infrastructure sectors. The company supports large-scale operations across oil & gas, industrial maintenance, and engineering services, managing a diverse workforce across multiple operational sites. 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

Recruitment & Onboarding

• 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.

Attendance & Leave Management

• 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.

Payroll Coordination

• 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.

Employee Relations & HR Administration

• 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.

HR Policy & Compliance

• 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.

HRMS & Systems

• 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.

Emiratization Support

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

Requirements

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Languages

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

Preferred Experience

• 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