A growing regional organisation based in Dubai is hiring a detail-oriented HR Specialist to implement effective people strategies across its UAE operations and support HR functions throughout Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan. The Specialist-HR acts as the key point of reference for all HR functional and operational matters, working in close coordination with employees, line managers, and key regional stakeholders.
About the Role — Regional HR Operations
Regional Footprint: Supports HR operations across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan
Operational Focus: End-to-end HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and employee relations
Visa & PRO Expertise: Hands-on management of GCC visa portals and direct coordination with PROs and local authorities
Systems Exposure: Supports implementation of myMidis HR modules across multiple departments
Cross-Functional Reach: Close partnership with Finance, Legal, IT, and the Center of Excellence on shared initiatives
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
True Regional Scope: A rare HR role spanning five countries across the GCC and Levant region
High-Demand Skillset: GCC visa portal management and PRO coordination are highly sought-after, high-CPC HR specialisations
Career Depth: Genuine exposure to compliance, employee relations, performance management, and HR systems implementation
Bilingual Advantage: Arabic fluency requirement positions this as a premium opportunity for bilingual HR professionals
Position Overview
The HR Specialist role based in Dubai is accountable for implementing effective people strategies through close coordination with employees, line managers, and key stakeholders across a multi-country regional footprint. Acting as the primary point of reference on all HR functional and operational areas, this role blends day-to-day HR administration with regional compliance, visa and PRO coordination, and active involvement in employee engagement and HR systems initiatives across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Why This Role Matters: As an HR Specialist supporting regional operations from Dubai, you guide employees through the full onboarding-to-offboarding lifecycle, manage GCC visa portals and PRO coordination critical to regional workforce mobility, ensure HR compliance with labor law across five distinct jurisdictions, support fair and transparent performance appraisal processes, and partner closely with Finance, Legal, and IT to achieve shared organisational goals — making this a genuinely strategic regional HR position within a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day HR Support & Onboarding
- Provide day-to-day guidance to all employees on HR functional areas including administration, onboarding, and employee relations
- Cover the full onboarding and offboarding cycle, ensuring a smooth and compliant employee lifecycle experience
- Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations in line with regional labor law
Compliance, Policies & Documentation
- Tackle HR-related matters and tasks in full compliance with applicable labor law across all supported countries
- Update and monitor HR policies, SOPs, procedures, related forms, job descriptions, and organizational charts for all departments
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, local labor laws, and HR best practices to reduce legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance
Performance, Engagement & Employee Relations
- Assist in implementing the yearly performance appraisal process, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout
- Attend to employee relations matters, addressing performance concerns and escalating issues to the direct manager when needed
- Conduct exit interviews, identifying trends and recommending remedial actions in coordination with the HRM
- Ensure probation meetings are conducted on schedule and all related forms are completed in a timely manner
Regional Visa, PRO & Systems Coordination
- Manage GCC visa portals hands-on and coordinate closely with PROs and local authorities across multiple countries
- Maintain and update the HR database, employee records, and files while monitoring schedules, attendance, and leave
- Support the implementation of myMidis HR modules across all departments within the regional operation
- Update periodic HR dashboards, analyze KPIs and metrics, and recommend solutions in coordination with the HRM
Cross-Functional Partnership & HR Initiatives
- Engage and coordinate closely with the Center of Excellence on projects related to employee and organizational needs
- Partner with departments such as Finance, Legal, and IT to achieve shared organizational goals and objectives
- Participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs, with close follow-up on mandatory trainings such as Code of Conduct, Cybersecurity, and IT
- Coordinate the planning of HR initiatives and events focused on enhancing employee engagement and company culture
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or another closely related field
Experience Requirements
- 3–4 years of experience in HR Operations is required for this role
- Hands-on experience managing GCC visa portals and coordinating with PROs is mandatory — candidates without this experience will not be considered
Language & Regional Requirements
- Fluency in Arabic is required to review employment contracts and communicate effectively with PROs and local authorities
- This is a regional role supporting HR operations across Qatar, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan — comfort with multi-country coordination is essential
Essential Candidate Attributes
- Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to efficiently manage HR operational activities across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of local labor and immigration requirements across the supported region
- Confident communicator able to engage effectively with employees, line managers, PROs, and government authorities alike
About the Regional HR Function
This HR Specialist position sits within a broader regional HR operating model spanning Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan — one of the more expansive multi-country HR footprints available in the GCC employment market today. The role works hand-in-hand with a Center of Excellence and cross-functional partners across Finance, Legal, and IT, reflecting an organisation that takes HR operations, compliance, and employee experience seriously across its entire regional footprint.
With GCC visa and PRO coordination forming a core part of the role, this position is particularly well-suited to HR professionals who understand the practical realities of workforce mobility and immigration compliance across the Gulf and Levant region — skills that remain consistently in high demand across regional employers.
Career Excellence: Build a genuinely regional HR career, gaining hands-on exposure to multi-country compliance, visa coordination, and employee experience across five dynamic Middle Eastern markets.
Who Should Apply?
- Regional HR Operations Specialists: With 3–4 years of experience managing multi-country HR processes across the GCC
- PRO Coordination Experts: Skilled in GCC visa portal management and government liaison work seeking a Dubai-based role
- Arabic-English Bilingual HR Professionals: Ready to review contracts and liaise with authorities across five countries
- HR Compliance Specialists: Experienced in labor law compliance across Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan
- HR Generalists Seeking Regional Growth: Looking to expand from single-market HR into genuine multi-country regional responsibility
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