International Human Resources Manager (M/F) in Dubai, UAE

International HR operations

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for staff employed under Morgan & Mallet EOR and payroll engagements: contract drafting and signature, onboarding, amendments, leave tracking, and offboarding.
• Coordinate monthly payroll cycles across jurisdictions with external payroll providers, verifying variable elements such as overtime, on-call hours, bonuses, paid leave, and expense reimbursements before each run.
• Track and administer employee benefits per jurisdiction: health insurance, pension or end-of-service entitlements, mutual health coverage, and statutory benefits, ensuring correct enrollment and cost pass-through to clients.
• Maintain accurate employment records, contract registers, and HR files in company systems (Zoho People and WorkDrive), with clear audit trails per client and per employee.
• Prepare employment documentation for client engagements: offer letters, employment contracts, addenda, termination documents, and certificates, in English and French where required.
• Monitor probation periods, contract end dates, visa expirations, and renewal deadlines across all employed staff, and act ahead of each deadline.

Compliance and employment law coordination

• Act as the internal point of contact for employment law questions, escalating to and coordinating with our external counsel in France, the UK, the US, and the UAE.
• Ensure employment contracts and working arrangements comply with local law in each jurisdiction: working time, overtime, rest periods, paid leave, sick leave, and termination rules.
• Apply the correct collective agreement provisions for staff employed in France, including classification, minimum salary levels, and applicable premiums.
• Manage disciplinary procedures, grievances, and terminations in coordination with local counsel, documenting each step correctly.
• Keep internal Operations & Procedures Manuals up to date as regulations change, and brief internal teams on relevant updates.
• Ensure data protection compliance (GDPR and local equivalents) in the handling of employee and client information.

UAE office HR and visa administration

• Manage HR administration for the Dubai office team: employment contracts, WPS payroll coordination, medical insurance, and end-of-service calculations under UAE Labour Law.
• Handle visa and immigration processes for Dubai-based employees and, where applicable, for household staff relocating to the UAE: work permits, residence visas, Emirates ID, and medical requirements.
• Coordinate with PRO services, free zone or mainland authorities, and government portals for all labor and immigration filings.

Client and internal support

• Serve as the HR contact for EOR clients and their family offices: answering questions on employment terms, costs, leave balances, and procedures with clarity and discretion.
• Prepare cost simulations and employment cost breakdowns for new EOR engagements, in coordination with finance and management.
• Support the invoicing team with the HR data needed for accurate client billing: salaries, overtime, benefits at cost, and contingent items.
• Work with recruiters across offices to ensure smooth handover from placement to employment: verified documents, signed contracts, and completed onboarding before day one.
• Contribute to the improvement of HR processes, templates, and checklists as the EOR service line grows.