Jr. HR Assistant

Jr. HR Assistant – Dubai Heidelberg Materials Trading is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. HR Assistant to join our team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career HR professional who would like to develop their career within an international working environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring that records, documents, and administrative processes are handled accurately and confidentially. Key Responsibilities - Maintain and update employee files, HR records, and related documentation. - Monitor leave requests and attendance records and follow up on missing or incomplete information. - Prepare standard employee letters, confirmations, and other HR documentation under the guidance of the HR team. - Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, candidate communication, and interview logistics. - Support tracking probation periods and coordinate the related review and confirmation processes. - Support the administration of employee health insurance, including enrolments, amendments, cancellations, and employee queries. - Monitor the validity and expiry dates of relevant employee documents and provide timely reminders to HR team. - Support other HR administrative activities and projects as needed. Candidate Profile - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Fresh graduate or up to two years of relevant HR experience. - Strong attention to detail and a careful, organised approach to work. - Good written and spoken English. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. - Experience with Workday or another HR information system would be an advantage but is not required. - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Proactive, dependable, and willing to learn. - Comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment. What We Offer - An opportunity to start and develop your HR career in an international organisation. - Exposure to a broad range of HR processes across the employee lifecycle. - A collaborative and multicultural working environment. - Learning and development opportunities with support from an experienced HR team.