Administrator - HR & Operations

About the role

Emirates Nature-WWF, an environmental NGO working with WWF in the UAE, is hiring an Administrator - HR & Operations. The role coordinates HR operations, administrative support and organizational logistics, covering the employee lifecycle from recruitment through exit, while supporting procurement, logistics, warehouse oversight, office management and record governance. It reports to the Associate Head - People & Culture and starts in Q4 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Support HR operations and administration across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment logistics, onboarding, employee records, contracts and leave management
• Lead internship recruitment, liaise with universities and issue certifications
• Manage visa applications, medical insurance, discount cards and vendor contract renewals
• Maintain HR records on SharePoint, Box, Teams, Monday.com and other portals
• Help prepare the annual training calendar and coordinate internal and external training sessions
• Oversee daily office operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, meeting rooms, drivers and office supplies, and act as guardian of office and warehouse rental agreements
• Oversee procurement, logistics and warehouse activities, including inventory, stock audits and vendor coordination
• Run the internal Panda Committee and support employee activations, team meetings and events
• Support payroll inputs, intern stipends, expense claims and petty cash administration
• Handle communications, archive records and update SOPs and templates

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative role, ideally in HR or Operations
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Administration or a related field
• Basic understanding of UAE Labour Law and good understanding of finance processes such as petty cash and payroll inputs
• Fluency in Arabic is welcomed

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Customer-service orientation, attention to detail and ability to work independently

Candidates apply with a cover letter and CV addressed to the HR contact, with the subject "Application for Administrator - HR & Operations", before 30 November 2026.