HR Officer

Location: Dubai
Sector: International Law Firm
Salary: Open, dependent on experience

Role Overview

An international law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Officer to support its regional HR function in Dubai. This is a hands-on role covering HR administration, systems, reporting, recruitment support, and operational coordination within a professional services environment.

The role suits someone who is comfortable owning day to day HR operations, acting as a point of contact for HR systems and processes, and supporting stakeholders across Business Services, Finance, and leadership teams. Accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Only candidates based in the UAE will be considered and it is imperative that candidates have experience working within professional services, financial services or a similar industry. 

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Employee Records

• Manage all day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle

• Prepare HR documentation and letters upon request (employment confirmations, amendments, ad-hoc requests)

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contracts, visas, insurance details, and performance files

• Ensure all filing (digital and physical) is maintained in line with firm standards and compliance requirements

HR Systems & Data Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the firm’s HR systems, including coordination of system updates, troubleshooting, and user queries

• Maintain HRIS and personnel data systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity

• Manage the regional HR portal, ensuring all information is current and compliant

• Produce regular and ad-hoc headcount and HR reports for Business Development, Finance, and other stakeholders

Benefits, Payroll & Finance Coordination

• Manage additions and deletions for employee insurance and benefits

• Coordinate with Finance to ensure HR-related invoices are raised, processed, and paid accurately

• Support payroll inputs, data checks, and reporting as required

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate interview scheduling for HR and Business Services hires

• Support recruitment administration, including screening candidates and administering assessment tests

• Assist with onboarding processes to ensure new joiners are set up accurately and on time

Learning, Development & Compliance Support

• Assist with training registrations, filings, and compliance-related documentation

• Provide administrative support to Learning & Development initiatives when required

Logistics & Coordination

• Arrange employee travel and accommodation where required

• Support cross-functional coordination with HR, Finance, and Business Services teams

• Respond to ad-hoc HR and operational requests as needed

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in an HR Officer or similar role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment

• Strong working knowledge of HR administration, systems, and reporting

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage confidential information with discretion

• Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders

• Strong written and spoken English

• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently

REF:CH153493