About the Role
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The HR Associate will support day-to-day HR operations and administrative activities across the employee lifecycle. This role is responsible for maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding and offboarding activities, assisting with payroll processes, and ensuring accurate HR data management. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR operations within the UAE and a strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Support HR operations and employee administration activities.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle transactions.
- Support payroll activities and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
- Process HR requests and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ensure HR data accuracy within HR systems and reporting tools.
- Assist with visa, employment, and compliance-related documentation as required.
- Generate basic HR reports and maintain records for audits and compliance purposes.
- Support implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
- Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or HR Shared Services.
- Minimum 1 year of HR experience within the UAE.
- Must currently reside in the UAE and hold a valid UAE Residence Visa.
Professional Skills & Competencies
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of UAE Labor Law and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
- Payroll support experience and familiarity with systems such as Celergo, ADP, SAP, or similar payroll solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis.
- Experience with Power BI or HR reporting tools.
Benefits and Work Environment
The company is passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. This commitment to a People First company fosters an environment where everyone can belong, connect, and grow. The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
