HR Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle: job postings, CV screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.

· Conduct headhunting activities to identify and approach passive candidates through professional networks, social media, and direct outreach.

· Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical roles.

· Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and design effective sourcing strategies.

· Write engaging and inclusive job advertisements to attract the best candidates.

· Update employee records with new hire information and/or changes in employment status.

· Update Masterfile on regular basis and monitor any visa renewals or any employee document expiry.

· Handle the HR operations and reply to employees’ requests and inquiries.

· Handle the HR administration and create HR letters, salary certificates and NOCs.

· Use the DDA system to renew visas, issue any document from the free zone, and update employees database on it.

· Forecast hiring needs and ensure recruitment process runs smoothly

· Develop and implement HR policies throughout the organization.

· Monitor reimbursement and deduction approvals from line managers and attach it to payroll.

· Process employees’ queries and respond in a timely manner

· Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labor legislation

· Administer health insurance programs, update the list of employees, and coordinator with insurance company in case any employee has an inquiry or request.

· Inform employees about additional benefits they’re eligible for (e.g extra vacation days)

· Nurture a positive working environment

· Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics

· Good understanding on UAE Labor Law

Requirements and skills

• Communication skills, attention to details and organizing skills.
• Proven working experience as HR specialist/Generalist
• People oriented and results driven
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of labour law