We are seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join a leading international law firm in Dubai. This position sits within the regional People team and will play a key role in supporting HR operations across the Middle East.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless, compliant HR service in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes, including interview coordination and candidate management
2. Managing onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience
3. Preparing and issuing employment documentation, including contracts, letters, and HR correspondence
4. Coordinating UAE visa processing, medicals, Emirates ID, and onboarding formalities
5. Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring timely updates within HR systems (HRIS)
6. Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures
7. Supporting HR reporting, data analysis, and audit requirements
8. Assisting with performance management cycles, training coordination, and employee engagement initiatives
9. Ensuring full compliance with UAE labour law and internal firm policies
1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
2. 3–5 years of HR support experience within the UAE
3. Experience within a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred
4. Strong working knowledge of UAE labour law, visa processes, and onboarding procedures
5. Proven experience supporting employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, onboarding, offboarding)
6. High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
7. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
8. Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) is beneficial
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and current package.
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MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.
Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.
The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.
Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.
