Senior Human Resources Officer – Emiratisation

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Officer will lead end‑to‑end recruitment and HR operations, ensuring the organisation meets its Emiratisation targets while maintaining compliance with internal policies and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from job posting to selection, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination and onboarding.
• Maintain the HRIS by processing hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and validating attendance, overtime and leave.
• Coordinate offer‑to‑start logistics, conduct background checks, run orientation sessions and oversee exit procedures.
• Track recruitment metrics, compile reports and sustain a talent pool of pre‑screened candidates for future needs.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience with a focus on recruitment and HR operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; MBA or master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, CRP or equivalent) are desirable.

Required skills

• Screening and background checks
• HRIS administration
• Sourcing and recruitment
• Onboarding processes