HR Operations & Administration Specialist

About the job

People are our priority. And we're looking for someone who can help us deliver an exceptional employee experience behind the scenes.

This isn't your typical HR administration role.

We're looking for an experienced HR Operations & Administration Specialist who loves creating structure, thrives on solving problems, and has the confidence to own HR operations administration from end to end. If you're someone who enjoys making processes smoother, supporting employees, and using technology to improve the way HR works, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will become the operational administration backbone of our HR team, supporting every stage of the employee lifecycle while ensuring our people, systems and processes run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning HR administration, documentation and employee records

• Becoming our Workday HRIS expert, Recruiting, Business Processes, Reporting and more

• Supporting UAE visa, immigration, Emirates ID and medical insurance administration

• Building dashboards, reports and trackers that drive better decisions

• Coordinating employee engagement initiatives that create memorable experiences

• Identifying smarter ways of working through continuous process improvement

What Skills & Qualifications Are Required:

• 3–5 years' experience in HR Operations and Administration

• Advanced hands-on experience with Workday HRIS (essential)

• Strong knowledge of Workday modules including Recruiting and Business Processes

• Excellent understanding of UAE Labour Law and UAE visa and immigration processes

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• UAE driving license and own vehicle

• A friendly, approachable and highly professional HR style - you build trust through warmth, empathy and credibility, balancing expert HR knowledge with genuine care for people. You know when to lead with your expertise and when to lead with your heart, creating an employee experience that is both supportive and professional.

You'll stand out if you have experience with:

• Workday Reporting

• Performance Management

• Absence Management

• Scheduling

• HR Analytics

• HRIS implementation or optimization projects

• Process improvement initiatives

Who you are:

You're proactive, organized and naturally create order where others see complexity. You genuinely enjoy helping people, communicating with warmth and professionalism, and take pride in delivering exceptional service with accuracy and discretion.

Why Join Us?

At Discovery Dunes Golf Club, you'll be immersed in an elite and exclusive environment where your contributions are valued. Join us in creating a distinctive experience for our members and colleagues at Discovery Land Company!

Are you ready to take this unique journey with us? Apply now, and let’s create something extraordinary together! ✨

About Us:

Discovery Land Company is a US-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts, boasting a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. Our mission is to create unique environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Discovery Dunes is Dubai’s first private golf residential community for families of all generations. Its welcoming, family-oriented lifestyle will be effortlessly elegant, yet filled with moments of light-hearted fun and adventure.

For more information about our company, please visit Discovery Dunes.

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