HR Assistant (Smart Manpower)

Position: HR Assistant | Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Employment Type: Full Time | Industry: Manpower supply, staffing and recruitment

Job Overview

Smart Manpower is hiring an organized HR Assistant to support daily human resources activities in Dubai. The role covers employee administration, onboarding, documentation, payroll preparation and coordination with operational teams. It is particularly suitable for someone who has already worked in the UAE HR or administration environment and understands the pace and record-keeping needs of manpower supply or recruitment operations.

The HR Assistant will help maintain accurate employee information throughout the employment lifecycle. This includes joining formalities, exit procedures, visa-related paperwork, attendance and leave records, and the preparation of payroll information. The role also involves responding to employee questions and helping ensure that routine HR processes follow company policies and applicable UAE requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files and update HR records, letters, contracts and other employment documents.
• Coordinate onboarding, joining formalities, employee exits and manpower deployment with operations teams.
• Assist with visa processing, renewals, Emirates ID applications and labour-related documentation.
• Monitor attendance, leave, timesheets, overtime and deductions to support accurate payroll preparation.
• Respond to employee questions and help route grievances to the appropriate HR or management contact.
• Support day-to-day HR administration while following company procedures and UAE labour requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants should have 1–2 years of UAE experience in HR or administration, preferably in manpower supply, staffing or recruitment.
• A basic understanding of UAE labour laws and HR procedures is required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is expected.
• Strong communication, coordination, organization and interpersonal skills are important.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• The role requires discretion when handling confidential employee information.

Skills and Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is detail-focused, approachable and able to manage several administrative tasks without losing accuracy. Familiarity with employee documentation, payroll support and visa coordination will be useful. The successful applicant should communicate clearly with employees and operations colleagues and maintain confidentiality when working with personal records.

Experience: 1–2 years of UAE experience in HR or administration, preferably in manpower supply, staffing or recruitment. Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Estimated Salary: AED 3,500–5,500 per month (estimated). Company: Smart Manpower.