HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

KOJ Interiors is a UAE-based construction and interior fit-out company delivering high-quality commercial and hospitality projects. We are seeking an HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage HR operations, recruitment, PRO activities and cash liquidation. Talent Acquisition • Manage end-to-end recruitment for site, technical and office roles: sourcing, screening, interviews, offers and onboarding. • Work with department heads on manpower planning and job descriptions. • Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, agencies and referrals, and maintain a strong talent pipeline. • Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-joining requirements. HR Operations • Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data and personnel files. • Coordinate monthly payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, leave) and WPS compliance with Finance. • Administer leave, attendance, probation reviews, and medical insurance additions/deletions. • Support HR policies, employee relations and compliance with UAE Labour Law. PRO & Government Relations • Handle employment visas, Emirates ID, labour contracts, renewals and cancellations via MOHRE, GDRFA/ICP, Tasheel, Amer and related portals. • Track expiry of visas, trade licences, Emirates IDs and company documents to ensure timely renewal. • Coordinate company establishment card, trade licence and other government documents. Cash Advances & Liquidation • Manage cash advances and petty cash for HR and PRO expenses (visa fees, government charges, medical tests, typing centre fees). • Prepare and submit expense liquidation reports to Finance on time with original receipts and supporting documents. • Reconcile cash advances against actual spending and settle or return any balance. • Keep accurate records of government transactions and payments for audit and cost control. Employee Exits & Final Settlements • Manage resignations, terminations, exit interviews and clearance. • Calculate end-of-service gratuity, leave encashment and final settlements per UAE Labour Law. • Process visa and labour card cancellations and close government records. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field is preferred. • 3 to 7 years of HR experience covering recruitment, HR operations and PRO work, with at least 3 years in the UAE. • Experience in construction, fit-out or contracting is strongly preferred. • Sound knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE/WPS procedures and gratuity calculations. • Hands-on experience with MOHRE, GDRFA/ICP, Tasheel and Amer systems. • Experience managing petty cash, cash advances and expense liquidation, and coordinating with Finance. • Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and HRIS/payroll systems. • Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage. • UAE driving licence preferred. • Immediate joiners or short notice period preferred.