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HR & Recruitment Officer – Manufacturing

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are a manufacturing company based in Sharjah and are looking for an experienced Senior HR & Recruitment Officer to manage recruitment activities and day-to-day HR operations within the factory.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in sourcing and recruiting suitable candidates for technical, engineering, production, quality, maintenance, sales, and administrative positions. The role also includes managing employee relations, attendance, documentation, leave, disciplinary matters, and other HR responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment process from job requirement to employee joining.
• Source suitable candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Naukrigulf, Bayt, Dubizzle, recruitment databases, and other channels.
• Conduct active candidate searching and direct outreach, rather than relying only on received applications.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial telephone or online interviews.
• Evaluate candidates based on technical experience, employment history, salary expectations, notice period, visa status, location, and suitability.
• Prepare clear shortlists and candidate evaluation reports for management.
• Coordinate interviews, job offers, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a reliable candidate database for future vacancies.
• Manage employee files, contracts, attendance, leave, absences, warnings, and disciplinary records.
• Coordinate visa, Emirates ID, medical, insurance, and employment documentation.
• Support payroll preparation by providing accurate attendance, overtime, leave, deduction, and employee data.
• Monitor employee probation periods and coordinate performance evaluations.
• Handle employee complaints, workplace issues, and internal HR matters professionally.
• Prepare monthly HR reports covering recruitment, attendance, employee turnover, vacancies, and HR actions.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant employment requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of HR experience, preferably within a factory, manufacturing company, industrial company, or similar environment.
• Strong practical experience in recruitment and talent sourcing.
• Proven ability to recruit engineers, supervisors, technicians, production workers, quality staff, and administrative employees.
• Good knowledge of UAE Labour Law, employment contracts, probation, notice periods, leave, end-of-service benefits, and WPS.
• Strong communication, follow-up, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage factory workers and office employees from different nationalities.
• Good command of English.
• Arabic language is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and HR systems.
• Experience with Odoo HR or other ERP systems is an advantage.
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