HR
Dubai,
1,
United Arab Emirates
Dubai,
1,
United Arab Emirates
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Executive to manage our end-to-end recruitment and people operations. This role is ideal for someone who can recruit efficiently, manage staff discipline, handle HR administration, and support daily workforce needs in a fast-paced wholesale trading and showroom environment.
This is not a desk-only HR role; we need someone who is active on the floor, understands people, solves problems quickly, and helps build a strong team culture.
Responsibilities
- · Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles in UAE: job briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
- · Source candidates using platforms like Indeed, Dubizzle, LinkedIn, referrals, etc.
- · Manage the process of onboarding, including background check, coordination and documentation
- · Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job portals, social media, talent communities, referrals, and direct search.
- · Build and maintain a talent pipeline for operations, sales, warehouse, client service, and leadership roles etc
- · Ensure alignment with company culture and service standards throughout the selection process.
- Employee Operations
- · Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, leave, and shift schedules.
- · Address employee grievances and support effective conflict resolution.
- · Monitor employee performance, conduct, and adherence to organizational standards.
- · Ensure clear and effective communication between management and staff.
- · Conduct regular check-ins with employees to support engagement and operational effectiveness.
- HR Administration
- · Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation.
- · Coordinate visa, labour card, and regulatory compliance processes in collaboration with the PRO.
- · Maintain organized and up-to-date employee files and HR records.
- · Track key employee lifecycle milestones, including probation reviews and confirmations.
- · Support payroll coordination in collaboration with the Finance/Accounts department.
- HR Systems & Process Improvement
- · Develop, document, and enhance HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- · Monitor hiring metrics and employee performance indicators.
- · Utilize Excel, Google Sheets, and HR systems/tools for effective data management and reporting.
- · Recommend improvements in recruitment, retention, and workforce effectiveness.
- · Support employee training, learning, and team development initiatives.
- · Any other task assigned by the line manager
Must Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Commerce or related field
- Minimum 3 years UAE HR experience (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes
- Hands-on experience hiring blue-collar and sales roles (warehouse, helpers, showroom staff, drivers)
- Proven ability to manage visa processing, contracts, probation and termination procedures
- Fast execution mindset with ability to close urgent roles within 15–30 days
- Strong screening and interview skills (not just CV forwarding)
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Comfortable working onsite in Deira, Dubai (6 days/week)
- Highly organized, independent, and detail-oriented
Nice to have
- Experience working in trading, retail, or SME environment in UAE
- Familiarity with HR software or ERP systems (e.g., Odoo)
- Basic understanding of payroll processing and attendance management
- Experience building HR policies, SOPs, and onboarding systems
- Ability to design basic performance evaluation frameworks
- Experience reducing employee turnover or improving retention
- Strong negotiation skills during salary discussions
- Knowledge of recruitment through social media and alternative hiring channels
- Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism
- Basic understanding of HR analytics and reporting
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Stable full-time role
- Growth opportunity as company expands
- Friendly team environment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Direct exposure to business operations and management