HR Officer

Job Description

HR Officer

Exotic Colors | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time, on-site

Salary: Starting from AED 3,500 per month.

Role overview

Exotic Colors is seeking an organised HR Officer to support day-to-day HR operations across its retail business. You will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain accurate employee records, and support employees and managers with timely, confidential HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment for retail, office, warehouse and operational roles: job postings, application tracking, interview scheduling and hiring-manager follow-up.

• Prepare approved offer and joining documentation, organise induction, and track onboarding tasks and probation review dates.

• Maintain accurate employee files and HR-system records, including contracts, document expiry dates and employment changes.

• Check attendance, timesheets, roster changes and approved overtime with store and department managers; resolve discrepancies and provide accurate inputs to Finance for payroll processing.

• Administer leave requests, approvals and balances, and coordinate absence records and return-to-work documentation.

• Respond professionally to routine employee queries, explain approved HR policies, document concerns and escalate sensitive employee-relations matters to the appropriate manager.

• Coordinate UAE employment-related documentation and work-permit, visa, medical and Emirates ID processes with the authorised PRO or service provider; track renewals and follow up on required approvals.

• Support employee transfers, contract updates and offboarding, including clearance records and payroll handover, subject to management approval.

• Prepare practical HR reports on headcount, recruitment progress, attendance, leave, probation and document renewals.

• Maintain confidentiality, restrict access to employee information and follow company procedures for secure record handling.

How to apply

Submit your CV through the Apply button on this vacancy via Exotic Colors' Zoho Recruit application process. Please highlight relevant HR experience and your availability to join.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant HR operations or HR administration experience.

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Practical knowledge of UAE employment administration and experience coordinating employment documentation; retail or multi-site experience is an advantage.

• Ability to maintain accurate employee records and coordinate attendance, leave and payroll inputs.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and HR systems; familiarity with Zoho tools is an advantage.

• Clear written and spoken English, professional interpersonal skills, and confidence working with employees and managers.

• Strong organisation, attention to detail, discretion and reliable follow-up.

• Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi. Candidates will be assessed on relevant skills and experience.

Requirements
HR administration; recruitment coordination; onboarding; employee records; attendance and leave administration; payroll coordination; Excel; confidentiality; UAE employment documentation.