We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Executive to manage end-to-end HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, performance management, HR documentation, and UAE labour-law compliance. The role will support management and employees across the full employee lifecycle. These responsibilities reflect current UAE Senior HR Executive requirements, including recruitment, WPS/payroll coordination, MOHRE compliance, employee relations, performance management and HR reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including manpower planning, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviews, selection, offers and onboarding.
• Manage employee joining, induction, probation, confirmation, transfer, promotion, resignation and termination processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, salary certificates, warning letters, NOCs, termination letters and other HR correspondence.
• Manage attendance, leave, overtime, deductions and payroll inputs.
• Coordinate monthly payroll and WPS salary processing with the Accounts/Finance team.
• Coordinate with PRO/management for MOHRE, visa, work permit, Emirates ID and other employee-related formalities.
• Ensure HR operations comply with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE requirements, WPS and company policies.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations and workplace conflicts professionally.
• Manage performance appraisals, KPIs, performance improvement plans (PIP) and employee development.
• Calculate/coordinate end-of-service benefits, final settlements and leave salary as applicable.
• Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, manpower requirements and HR costs.
• Coordinate medical insurance, employee benefits, accommodation and transportation where applicable.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, SOPs and employee handbooks.
• Prepare monthly HR/MIS reports covering headcount, recruitment, turnover, attendance, leave, payroll and employee status.
• Maintain HR compliance documentation for internal/external audits.
• Support management in employee-related decisions and organizational development.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5+ years of HR experience, preferably with UAE experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, WPS and HR procedures.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations and HR administration.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and HRMS/ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a multicultural workforce.
• Automotive/dealership/workshop experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Key Skills / ATS Keywords

Senior HR Executive | HR Generalist | HR Operations | UAE Labour Law | MOHRE | WPS | Payroll | Recruitment | Talent Acquisition | Employee Relations | HR Administration | Attendance Management | Leave Management | Performance Management | PIP | Employee Engagement | EOSB | Final Settlement | Visa Processing | Work Permit | Emirates ID | HRMS | MIS Reporting | HR Policies | SOP | Disciplinary Procedures | Grievance Handling | Onboarding | Offboarding | Manpower Planning | HR Compliance | UAE Experience | Automotive HR | Dealership HR

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• Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month