HR Administrator – HRIS & Data

We are currently recruiting an HRIS and Data Administrator on a 1-year contract (renewable) with a leading global investment firm in Abu Dhabi. This is a hands-on, HR operations-focused role with a strong emphasis on HRIS administration, employee data management and system integration. The role is based in Abu Dhabi but is open to commuting candidates within the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of HR administration or HRIS experience, strong Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail. They should enjoy hands-on administrative work, be highly organised and take ownership of maintaining accurate employee data within a fast-paced environment. Experience within financial services or similar would be advantageous.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records within HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Manage high-volume data entry, data cleansing, validation and reconciliation.
• Support HRIS integration and system improvements, working with local IT and global HR teams.
• Assist with compensation data, payroll coordination and the transition to a new HR system.
• Provide day-to-day HR operations support across onboarding, benefits, employee documentation and purchase orders.
• Identify data discrepancies and recommend improvements to HR administration processes.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations or HRIS.
• Previous experience using an HRIS is essential; Personio or Oracle experience is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills, computer literacy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of HR processes, the employee lifecycle and compensation data.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing high volumes of administrative work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential employee information.
• Experience within financial services or asset management is advantageous.

Package & Working Arrangements

• Approx salary of AED 15,000– 20,000
• 1-year contract, with potential for longer-term integration.
• Medical and life insurance, monthly mobile allowance, 30 working days of annual leave and additional lifestyle benefits.
• 4 days in office with 1 day WFH