Human Capital Senior Associate-Emirati

We are seeking a Human Capital Senior Associate to contribute to payroll administration, employee records management, HR systems support, and day-to-day people operations activities. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced spreadsheet skills, and experience working within structured HR environments.

  • Assist with monthly payroll preparation, including employee data verification, allowances, deductions, overtime records, and payroll reconciliations.
  • Maintain employee information across HR platforms, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate administrative aspects of recruitment activities, including candidate scheduling, documentation, and hiring records.
  • Ensure HR processes are carried out in line with applicable UAE employment regulations and internal procedures.
  • Generate and maintain workforce reports, payroll summaries, trackers, and management information using advanced Excel functions.
  • Support employee onboarding, exits, and related administrative processes.
  • Maintain records relating to attendance, leave management, employment documentation, visas, and workforce administration.
  • Provide first-level support for employee queries related to payroll, HR systems, and operational HR matters.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure efficient delivery of HR services.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

  • Candidates must be UAE National only

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, Payroll Administration, or a similar function.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting payroll processes within the UAE.
  • Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and HR compliance practices.
  • Experience using HR systems, HRIS platforms, or ERP solutions.
  • Experience preparing workforce, payroll, or HR analytics reports.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel capability, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of payroll inputs and payroll-related processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience working with enterprise HR or payroll systems.

Competencies

  • Strong analytical and numerical aptitude.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Professional handling of confidential employee information.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Ability to interpret data and present meaningful insights.
  • Proactive approach to issue resolution and process improvement.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience supporting talent acquisition or recruitment coordination activities.
  • Exposure to employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and separation processes.
  • Previous experience within a large corporate, financial services, government-related, or highly regulated organization.

Human Capital Senior Associate-Emirati

Banking / Insurance / Financial Services

Dubai

Experience: 3-5 years

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