HR & Admin Manager, India

Role Overview

The HR & Admin Manager works remotely from India, handling HR operations and office administration for GCC Solutions / GCC Law's Dubai, UAE office. The role blends HR management (recruitment, employee lifecycle, UAE labour-law compliance, payroll coordination) with administrative support (vendors, travel, filing, logistics), coordinated closely with the Dubai team.

Ideal for someone detail-oriented, organised and comfortable working independently across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, offer letters, onboarding, contracts, probation, performance management and exit formalities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE MOHRE labour law, including contracts, leave, working hours and end-of-service benefits.
• Administer visa, work permit and labour card processes with PRO services and government portals.
• Own payroll coordination, WPS compliance, attendance and leave tracking with strict accuracy.
• Maintain HR policies, employee records and files, ensuring organised, audit-ready documentation.
• Track key HR deadlines (visas, contracts, renewals) and liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA and external counsel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration
• Remotely coordinate day-to-day office administration, supplies and facilities with on-ground vendors and staff in Dubai.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts (IT/telecom, insurance, courier, cleaning, maintenance).
• Coordinate staff travel, visas for business trips, hotel bookings and event logistics.
• Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems for HR and administrative records.
• Support scheduling and calendar coordination across time zones, and track office budgets and expenses.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding logistics, coordinating remotely with the Dubai office.
• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in HR management and/or office administration; experience in India is fine, with willingness to learn UAE labour law.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and discreet with confidential information.
• Preferred / Advantageous
• Working knowledge of UAE labour law, MOHRE processes and WPS/payroll compliance.
• CIPD, SHRM or other recognised HR certification.
• Experience supporting a law firm or professional-services business.
• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems and government portals (MOHRE, GDRFA).
• Key

Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a process-driven working style.
• Discretion, integrity and sound judgement with confidential matters.
• Clear, professional communication with staff, management and external authorities.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently, with strong time-zone coordination.