Senior Human Resources Officer (Emiratisation)

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for supporting the full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and assisting in onboarding processes. The role ensures operational hiring requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. This position collaborates with both internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners to attract a skilled and reliable workforce.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to selection.
• Source candidates through job portals, social media, recruitment events, and agencies.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews and coordinate technical assessments where applicable.
• Liaise with internal teams to understand and align with manpower requirements.
• Coordinate interview schedules, assessments, and medical examinations.
• Verify documents and support background checks as per company standards.
• Assist in maintaining a talent pool of pre-screened candidates for future needs.
• Track recruitment activities and compile reports to monitor hiring status and metrics.
• Create and maintain employee records, process hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations in the HRIS
• Validate attendance, overtime, and leave, monitor payroll inputs, coordinate with payroll providers/finance.
• Coordinate offer-to-start logistics (documents, background checks, system setup), run orientation, and manage exit workflows (asset return, access removal, final settlement, experience letters).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources management, with a focus on HR Operations.

Education:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or any related field is required.
• A master's degree in MBA or in related field is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

Professional certification such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Recruitment Professional (CRP), or equivalent is a plus.