Human Resources Specialist

About the role

A fast-growing AI and IT company is looking for an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join its Abu Dhabi office. The role coordinates end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding across entities in the GCC and Middle East, keeps HR documentation and the HRIS accurate, ensures compliance with labour laws and supports management and line managers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate HR operations and the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee movements and personnel records
• Manage employment contracts, HR letters and documentation
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR processes in the Odoo HRIS, including audits, reports and dashboards
• Assist with monthly payroll, salary adjustments, benefits, leave administration, statutory contributions and final settlements with Finance
• Coordinate visas, work permits, medical insurance, renewals and cancellations, and other government requirements
• Support compliance with labour laws, company policies and regulatory requirements across all entities
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and HR queries
• Help improve HR processes, enhance the HRIS, run employee engagement initiatives and update policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
• Professional HR certification (CHRP/CHRM, SHRM-CP/SCP or equivalent) preferred
• 3-5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a generalist or specialist operations role in the UAE
• Experience preferably in IT & AI, fintech or outsourcing, supporting a large employee base
• Proven end-to-end ownership of recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
• Multi-country HR across the GCC and Middle East is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GCC and Middle East labour regulations and accurate calculation of end-of-service gratuity and final settlements by country
• Ability to write and localise HR policies, SOPs, contracts and letters
• Advanced Excel and MS Office, including trackers and reports
• Excellent written and spoken English
• HRIS management, including data uploads, configuration, reporting, troubleshooting and user support
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage