HR and Administration Team Lead

About the role

The HR and Administration Team Lead will manage core HR functions—including pension administration, payroll, onboarding, and UAE labour law compliance—while also overseeing office administration, licensing, and asset management to ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage pension administration for local and GCC employees, handling GPSSA portal registrations and cancellations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE localisation requirements and MOHRE reporting, including quarterly PEA reports.
• Oversee WPS payments, HRMS configuration, MOFA system records, and employee relations processes.
• Handle visa processing, onboarding/offboarding, payroll, attendance tracking (ZKTECO), and HR documentation.
• Administer office supplies, maintenance contracts, licensing renewals, accommodation updates, and asset ordering.
• Lead a team of 7 staff, conduct performance reviews, and identify training needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of HR and administrative management experience in the UAE.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.

Required skills

• Pension administration and GPSSA portal management.
• Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance.
• HRMS and MOFA system administration.
• MOHRE reporting and UAE labour law expertise.
• Visa processing and employee onboarding/offboarding.
• ZKTECO attendance system.