HR Specialist

Role overview

This remote HR Specialist position is being shared on behalf of a partner employer that handles the application review and all next steps. The role is based in the United Arab Emirates and is suited to someone who enjoys supporting employees across the full employment journey while keeping HR operations accurate, responsive, and compliant.

You will be a key contributor to employee experience and HR administration in a fast-moving, fully remote setting. The position combines employee support, HR systems administration, reporting, and collaboration with managers and leadership. It is a strong fit for a detail-oriented professional who values efficient processes, confidentiality, and people-centered HR service.

Key accountabilities

• Act as the main HR contact for employees who need guidance on policies, procedures, and general employment questions.
• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including joining formalities, orientation, exit processes, offboarding, exit conversations, and related paperwork.
• Manage HRIS data and workflows, keeping employee records, permissions, and organizational information accurate and current.
• Assist managers with documentation, interpretation of policies, and everyday HR support.
• Track HR processes and suggest improvements that strengthen efficiency and system performance.
• Compile scheduled and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for business decision-making.
• Prepare leadership-facing presentations that summarize key HR metrics, trends, and workforce insights.
• Maintain personnel files and HR records while supporting audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support a positive, compliant, and employee-focused workplace culture.
• Handle sensitive employee information and HR matters with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Two to five years of progressive HR experience, including HR operations and employee lifecycle support.
• Prior experience managing an HRIS; exposure to Paylocity is especially useful.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR compliance practices; experience supporting a multi-state workforce is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service abilities with a collaborative working style.
• Ability to handle confidential information carefully and make sound judgments in sensitive situations.
• Helpful extras include SHRM-CP or PHR certification, experience in high-growth or technology businesses, workforce analytics experience, or familiarity with fintech and cryptocurrency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid in USD.
• Performance-linked incentive plan.
• Fully remote setup with the flexibility to work from your preferred location.
• 10 paid vacation days each year, plus U.S. federal holidays.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing international business in fintech and cryptocurrency.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Exposure to global HR operations and employee experience work.
• Close collaboration with leadership on strategic HR initiatives.
• Room for career growth in a dynamic, fast-evolving organization.

Application and hiring process

This opportunity is listed through a partner-based hiring process. Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching workflow to identify candidates whose profiles align closely with the role’s core requirements. Shortlisted profiles are then shared with the hiring company, which manages interviews, assessments, and final decisions.

Data privacy and AI notice

By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed to assess your candidacy and shared with the hiring employer under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection regarding your data at any time.

AI tools may support parts of the recruitment workflow, such as application review, resume analysis, response evaluation, and flagging inconsistencies. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are made by people.