We're Hiring: HR Officer (Fully Remote)

TLB Human Resources Consultancy is a UAE-based outsourced HR firm delivering full-scope HR services — payroll administration, employee relations, compliance, and advisory — to a portfolio of clients across multiple industries. We are looking for a highly organised, detail-driven HR Officer to join our team on a fully remote basis, supporting our multi-client delivery model.

Position : HR Officer

Location : Fully Remote

Reports To : General Manager / Client HR Lead

Scope : Payroll administration · Employee Relations · Compliance & Advisory

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (formal HR qualification not essential)

Experience

• Prior exposure to HR functions or HR practices (e.g. employee records, payroll support, onboarding, attendance/leave administration, policy application) — practical experience valued over formal credentials
• Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-client, or outsourced HR service environment is an advantage
• Exposure to HR/payroll platforms (e.g. Bayzat, Cercli, or similar HRIS systems) is a plus

Core Competencies

• Highly disciplined and self-motivated, able to manage workload independently in a remote setting
• Strong organisational skills with excellent time management and the ability to juggle multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail, particularly with data accuracy across payroll, attendance, and employee records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone across internal and client-facing correspondence
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential employee and client information
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving

Technical Skills

• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to support drafting, formatting, and administrative efficiency
• Quick learner with new HR and payroll software platforms

Working Style

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote setup
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated, professional home working environment
• Comfortable communicating across time zones with clients and internal team members as needed

How This Role Supports Our Service Lines

TLB delivers a fully supported HR function across eight service areas, from advisory and compliance through to payroll, systems, and administration. This role will support delivery across the areas below, with day-to-day weighting adjusted according to client portfolio needs.

HR Consultancy & Advisory Services

• Support HR framework and policy reviews, including maintaining employee handbooks, SOPs, and process documentation
• Assist with preparing job descriptions, contracts, and probation/promotion/disciplinary documentation
• Help compile documentation for HR due diligence, audit, or organisational review projects

HR Compliance & Employment Law Support

• Support UAE Labour Law compliance reviews, including working hours, leave entitlements, and employee classifications
• Assist with MOHRE-related tasks such as work permit guidance, WPS monitoring, and end-of-service calculations
• Support Free Zone compliance reviews and employee file audits across client entities (e.g. DIFC, IFZA, DMCC, ADGM)
• Contribute to personnel file audits and record-keeping reviews to keep client files audit-ready

Employee Relations & Workplace Support

• Support day-to-day employee queries and act as part of the independent HR point of contact for clients' staff
• Assist with grievance handling, workplace conflict documentation, and sensitive case management
• Help maintain consistent, professional communication between clients and their employees

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Manage onboarding and offboarding administration, including new hire documentation, contract issuance, and exit processes
• Support probation monitoring, employee file creation/closure, and policy acknowledgement tracking
• Coordinate end-of-service calculations and final settlement documentation

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Assist with monthly payroll preparation and validation, including WPS/SIF files and pay adjustment (addition/deduction) documentation
• Support leave and attendance reconciliation, overtime verification, and payroll reporting across client accounts
• Help administer employee benefits, medical insurance coordination, and leave entitlements

HR Administration Services

• Maintain employee records, digital documentation, and visa/Emirates ID expiry tracking
• Prepare HR correspondence such as salary certificates, employment letters, and NOCs
• Support HR reporting, including headcount, absence, and compliance status reports

HR Systems & Technology Management

• Support HRIS administration, including employee data entry, leave/attendance configuration, and system maintenance
• Assist with HR dashboard and workforce reporting using client platforms (e.g. Bayzat, Cercli)

Nice to Have

• Certification such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent HR qualification
• Prior experience in an HR outsourcing, HR consultancy, or shared-services environment
• Familiarity with UAE mainland and free zone employment frameworks (e.g. MOHRE, DIFC, IFZA)
• Exposure to GCC-regional employment law beyond the UAE (e.g. KSA labour law, Qiwa, GOSI)
• Experience producing client-facing reports, proposals, or presentations
• Working knowledge of Arabic, in addition to fluent English
• Prior remote-work experience with proven self-management track record

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV to hrcareers.tlb@gmail.com and a short cover note outlining relevant HR experience and why remote, multi-client HR work appeals to them.

Application Question(s):

• What's your notice period?
• What's your salary expectation?
• Which HRIS or payroll systems have you used?
• How many years of HR administration experience do you have?
• Please provide a brief cover note describing your relevant HR experience and explaining why remote, multi-client HR work appeals to you.
• Have you handled end-to-end HR admin (Payroll administration · Employee Relations · Compliance & Advisory)?