HR & Administration Executive

About Element 8Element 8 is a Dubai-based enterprise web and digital agency and part of Group 8. Since 2010, our in-house team has delivered 900+ websites, apps and digital campaigns for brands including Garmin, Hisense, Sobha and Aramco.The RoleWe're looking for an organised, people-first HR & Administration Executive to run our office and HR operations. You'll be the first person clients and candidates meet, and the one the team relies on to keep things running smoothly.Key ResponsibilitiesOffice & Front DeskRun the front desk: welcome visitors and clients, and handle calls, the general inbox and inquiriesManage calendars, meetings, appointments and travel for management and staffKeep the office running: maintenance, vendor relationships, and buying supplies within budgetHR OperationsMaintain employee records, contracts, attendance and leave in the HRMSCoordinate onboarding and offboarding from start to finish: paperwork, system access and inductionCoordinate visas, Emirates ID, labour cards and medical insurance with the PRO, and keep everything MOHRE-compliantSchedule interviews and coordinate hiring with department headsPlan employee engagement activities and internal eventsPayroll & Finance SupportPrepare monthly attendance and leave inputs for payroll, and support WPS salary processing with AccountsTrack office expenses and check vendor invoicesRequirements3+ years in an HR & Administration role in the UAE, ideally at an IT, digital or agency firmWorking knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE procedures, WPS and visa processingComfortable with MS Office or Google Workspace and an HRMS (e.g. Zoho People, Bayzat)Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plusFront office or reception experience is an advantageHighly organised, good at juggling priorities, and discreet with confidential informationAvailable to join immediately or within 30 daysWhat We OfferSalary Range: 4-6 K Benefits: employment visa, medical insurance, annual leave, air ticket5 Days a week with Saturday & Sunday Off