Role Overview
The HR Assistant will help maintain accurate employee records, coordinate onboarding, support internal recruitment, and respond to routine employee inquiries. This position suits someone who enjoys working with people, follows through on tasks, and handles sensitive information with care.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Coordination
- Support internal hiring by posting vacancies and maintaining applicant records.
- Review applications against basic role requirements and coordinate shortlisting with the hiring team.
- Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates regarding availability and next steps.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and follow up on interview feedback.
- Assist with preparing offer letters and other hiring documents using approved templates.
Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Collect and organize documents required for new employee onboarding.
- Coordinate joining formalities, induction schedules, and onboarding checklists.
- Work with the relevant teams to arrange employee accounts, equipment, and access.
- Help new employees understand internal procedures and identify the appropriate points of contact.
- Support exit documentation, clearance checklists, and company asset return coordination.
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Maintain accurate employee files, contact details, and HR databases.
- Prepare routine HR correspondence and employment documents for review and approval.
- Track document expiry dates and follow up on required updates.
- Support the collection of visa and work permit documentation in coordination with the designated team or service provider.
- Keep HR records organized, accessible to authorized personnel, and confidential.
Attendance & Payroll Support
- Update attendance, leave, and absence records.
- Follow up on missing information or discrepancies with employees and managers.
- Compile approved attendance and leave inputs for payroll processing.
- Maintain supporting documents for approved salary changes, reimbursements, or other payroll adjustments.
- Coordinate with the finance team to resolve documentation queries.
Employee Support & Engagement
- Respond professionally to routine employee questions and direct complex matters to the appropriate manager.
- Share approved HR announcements, policy updates, and internal communications.
- Assist with employee engagement activities, team events, and recognition initiatives.
- Coordinate performance review schedules and maintain related trackers.
- Support a professional, respectful, and responsive employee experience.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 1–2 years of experience in HR assistance, HR administration, recruitment coordination, or a related support role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and follow up consistently.
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A helpful attitude and the ability to work effectively with employees and managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Familiarity with HR software, applicant tracking systems, or employee databases.
- Exposure to UAE HR administration and employment documentation.
- Experience in recruitment, staffing, or professional services.
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Nexreq is a full-service recruitment and workforce solutions partner serving the United States and Canada, specializing in IT, non-IT, RPO, MSP and direct-hire staffing. They deliver customized recruiting strategies, rapid turnaround, and scalable hiring solutions for high-volume, specialized executive and professional searches.
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