Human Resources Specialist

Graystone Capital | Dubai - UAE
www.graystone-capital.com
Fluency in English is a Must.
About us
Graystone Capital arranges and structures debt financing for businesses across the GCC and wider region. We work with clients on trade finance, working capital, and structured credit, connecting them to the right funding partners.
The role
We're looking for an HR Generalist to own the people function end to end. This is a hands-on role in a lean team, you won't be handing work off to a department, you'll be doing it, from drafting an offer letter in the morning to sitting in on a difficult conversation in the afternoon.
You'll be the person who makes sure the firm is compliant, that people are paid correctly and on time, and that someone joining us from outside the UAE has a visa, a bank account, and a desk on day one. Discretion is non-negotiable.
What you'll do
Run the full employee lifecycle, offers, contracts, onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, and final settlements
Manage visa, work permit, Emirates ID, and medical processes end to end, coordinating with PROs and government portals
Prepare and maintain employment contracts and ensure they reflect current UAE labour law and internal policy
Own monthly payroll input and WPS submission, including allowances, deductions, leave, and end-of-service calculations
Administer medical insurance, renewals, additions, and claims support
Coordinate recruitment, job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, references, and offer negotiation support
Maintain accurate personnel files, leave records, and HR documentation with absolute confidentiality
Advise managers on disciplinary matters, grievances, probation reviews, and performance issues
Run the performance review cycle and keep KPI documentation current across the team
Draft and update HR policies, the employee handbook, and internal communications
Track compliance deadlines — visa expiries, passport validity, insurance renewals, labour card renewals
Support leadership with headcount planning, cost reporting, and HR data on request
What we're looking for
Three or more years in a generalist HR role in the UAE, covering both operations and employee relations
Working knowledge of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, MOHRE procedures, and WPS requirements
Hands-on experience with visa and immigration processes — MOHRE, GDRFA, and free zone portals
Strong drafting ability in English; able to write contracts, policies, and sensitive correspondence without supervision
Sound judgement with confidential and commercially sensitive information
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word; experience with an HRIS an advantage
Organised and self-directed — comfortable being the only HR person in the room
Calm and even-handed in difficult conversations
Experience in financial services, banking, or professional services an advantage
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field
CIPD or SHRM certification an advantage
Arabic an advantage for government and PRO liaison
Why join us
You'll own the HR function rather than inherit a slice of it, and you'll work directly with leadership on decisions that shape how the firm grows. We're a lean team, so what you build here will be the way things are done.
Industry
Financial Services
Employment Type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No