HR Specialist

HR Specialist Company Profile: A growing UAE-based organization operating in a dynamic and hands-on business environment. The company is in an active expansion phase and places strong emphasis on operational efficiency, compliance, and maintaining a stable, well-structured workplace. The HR function plays a critical role in supporting management, ensuring smooth people operations, and maintaining healthy employee relations across the organization. Role Overview: The HR Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day HR operations and employee relations, acting as the primary point of contact between employees and management. This role is highly hands-on and requires someone confident in independently managing people matters, compliance, and HR administration. Recruitment is largely driven by management; therefore, the focus of this role is employee relations, HR operations, and UAE labor law compliance, ensuring a positive, compliant, and well-organized work environment. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations & Staff Support Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, concerns, and workplace issues Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, warnings, and conflict resolution professionally and confidentially Maintain effective communication between employees and management HR Operations Manage end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, contracts, confirmations, attendance, leave management, and terminations Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation Support performance review cycles and related documentation Compliance & UAE Labor Law Ensure full compliance with UAE labor law and internal HR policies Coordinate visa processes, medical insurance, and employment-related documentation Prepare HR reports and employee data summaries for management as required Administration & Coordination Support and coordinate with a junior admin staff member handling day-to-day administrative tasks Ensure smooth HR operations while working closely with remote and on-site management Requirements: Proven UAE HR experience in an operational HR role Strong background in employee relations and HR operations Solid knowledge of UAE labor law and MOHRE processes Ability to work independently, handle sensitive matters, and manage multiple priorities Strong communication and interpersonal skills