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HR Compliance Specialist

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Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: HR Compliance Specialist (Mid-Level)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Compliance Specialist (Mid-Level) to ensure the organization’s HR practices and policies adhere to labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal standards. This role involves managing compliance documentation, conducting internal audits, and working with stakeholders to mitigate risk and maintain legal and ethical HR operations. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of employment legislation and strong skills in documentation, analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with local labor laws, visa and immigration requirements, and HR-related regulatory updates.

  • Conduct periodic internal HR audits to identify non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.

  • Maintain accurate and organized records for contracts, employee files, policy acknowledgments, and compliance training.

  • Track expiration and renewal timelines for work permits, visas, licenses, and regulatory filings.

  • Support investigations and resolution of compliance-related concerns, in collaboration with legal and HR teams.

  • Develop and update compliance checklists, policy manuals, and employee handbooks.

  • Deliver training and awareness programs related to labor law compliance, ethics, and HR policies.

  • Assist in preparing documentation for government audits and external inspections.

  • Coordinate with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies when required.

  • Contribute to the improvement of internal HR controls, processes, and systems.

Key Focus Areas

  • Labor law compliance and regulatory tracking

  • HR documentation audits and reporting

  • Visa, license, and permit renewal monitoring

  • HR policy development and communication

  • Risk mitigation and process improvement

  • Cross-functional coordination with HR, legal, and operations

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

  • 3–5 years of HR experience with a focus on compliance, audits, or policy implementation

  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR regulations (UAE/GCC experience preferred)

  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and document management tools

  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive information

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Experience supporting internal or external audits is an advantage

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known :
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : General Administration Management