Admin Officer (Emiratisation) - Abu Dhabi

About the role

Sichem, a manufacturer of specialty oilfield chemicals for drilling and production, is looking for an Emirati Admin Officer (Emiratisation) in Abu Dhabi. The role covers a range of administrative and clerical tasks, supporting the HR team, handling daily office needs and managing general administrative activities. It also involves occasional visits to the warehouse, plant/factory and laboratory to coordinate work and support reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Handle office maintenance and keep the office clean and organised
• Enter data into software and systems
• Communicate by email and call on behalf of the department
• Coordinate with operations, production, laboratory, finance and supply chain on administrative matters
• Support the administrative side of the new hire process, including onboarding, visas and cancellations, end-of-service administration and health insurance
• Maintain files and records, handle sensitive information confidentially and follow documentation standards
• Monitor office supplies inventory, place orders and assist with purchase requisitions and vendor relationships
• Coordinate with finance for payments and support HR process improvements (hiring, onboarding, offboarding)
• Help organise events and staff welfare activities and comply with QHSE policies and the sustainability programme

Required profile

• Only Emiratis are eligible; the job is open to fresh graduates with no experience as well as those with 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Academic qualification preferably a bachelor's degree, diploma or high school
• Good English communication
• Ability to multi-task, manage several projects at once and work with large amounts of data

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets and presentations
• MS Excel and knowledge of labor laws are an added advantage
• Strong communication, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills