HR Admin & Operations Manager

Job Title: HR Admin Manager (Arabic Speaking)

Salary: Up to 27K AED

Location: Dubai

Our client, a leading family Group in the UAE, is searching for an experienced HR Administration Manager to manage the Onboarding function, ensuring the smooth joining and integration of new employees into the organisation while ensuring compliance with procedural and statutory requirements.

Admin Responsibilities

• Advise and guide the HR team and Line Managers on all procedural/legal obligations regarding visas, medicals, health cards, etc., for new employees. Highlight possible risks, delays, etc., to secure/protect the best interest of the Group.
• In cases of unforeseen delays/issues with specific new employee cases, review them with Line HR and GR to resolve the issue or re-align expectations to manage the onboarding services value chain.
• Oversee the coordination between the candidate (post-offer acceptance) and all other concerned departments to ensure smooth relocation and joining of the candidate. Ensure that the candidate and all concerned departments are in constant communication and aware of each stage of the process as per the established onboarding communication grid and schedule.
• Negotiate and agree within policy rates for airline and hotel stay rates with the in-house Travel Agency and for staff transportation needs as mandated for providing relevant services to employees as per ATG standards and SLA/policy guidelines.
• Ensure that the travel arrangements, airport pickup, accommodation, and advances for new employees are consistently applied and in line with the Group's policy and standards.
• Oversee the joining and induction formalities for all new employees, ensuring that the sessions are in accordance with the Group's standards and that the information shared is accurate and relevant.

Government Relations Responsibilities

• Independently manage and oversee ATG's visa management and work permit activities in the UAE.
• Lead the in-house Immigration and MoHRE team members to deliver efficient, cost-effective processes for the Group's employing entities following relevant SLAs and KPIs.
• Provide advisory services to the Group's businesses and management based on applicable laws, regulations, and market trends.
• Work with the Head of HRSS on any HR analytics, reporting or technology projects and activities that may improve service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness in Government Services.
• Deliver efficient and effective processes for new joiners, renewals, leavers, and other scheduled or ad hoc activities.
• Coordinate with third parties, joint ventures, and the relevant Government authorities, and attend in-person activities with the Government, typing centres or other third parties as and when required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience working in HR Admin at a Group Level in the UAE
• 4+ years of people management experience