People Operations Associate (HR, Visas & Benefits) — Dubai, UAE
About the Opportunity
Tamara — Saudi Arabia's first fintech unicorn and the leading fintech platform in the region — is hiring a People Operations Associate in Dubai. Tamara serves millions of users and partners with global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, IKEA, and Amazon, plus thousands of SMEs. Backed by Sanabil Investments (PIF), SNB Capital, and Checkout.com, the company operates from its Riyadh HQ with regional and global support offices.
The Role & Impact
As a People Associate, you'll be the first point of contact for employees throughout their journey — from pre-boarding to off-boarding. You'll handle day-to-day HR operations, ensure full compliance with UAE labour legislation, and partner closely with the PRO, Finance, IT, and insurance providers. Ideal for an HR professional who loves process excellence, has a strong service mindset, and thrives in a multicultural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end onboarding: E-files, hiring documents, IT setup, orientation
- Liaise with the UAE PRO on entry visas, work permits, and Emirates ID issuance
- Serve as the HR help-desk, responding to inquiries within 24 hours
- Drive end-to-end Golden Visa applications for employees and dependents; monitor visa/EID/contract expiries for 100% timely renewals
- Manage medical insurance enrolments, claims, and monthly invoice reconciliation
- Handle off-boarding: asset collection, access deactivation, visa cancellations, end-of-service letters
- Keep HR policies current with UAE labour law and DIFC/Free-Zone updates
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2–3 years in HR operations or a People Associate role within the UAE
- Solid grasp of UAE Labour Law, free-zone regulations, and visa processes
- HRIS proficiency (HiBob, SuccessFactors, BambooHR, or Zoho People); payroll experience highly desirable
- Clear, empathetic communication — English a must, Arabic a plus
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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