DUBAI/ SHARJAH
📌 Role Overview
An HR Assistant supports the Human Resources function and often helps with administrative office tasks too. In a tech company, this can include both HR duties and general office support.
Typical Responsibilities
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new hires
- Maintain and organize employee records and HR documents
- Coordinate recruitment tasks (interviews, job postings, candidate communication)
- Support HR operations such as data entry, file management, compliance, and reporting
- Help with general office admin tasks like scheduling, office supplies, and communications
- Work with internal teams (e.g., finance for payroll support)
💰 Salary Range (UAE)
HR Assistant / HR & Admin Assistant:
- Entry to early-career: ~AED 3,000 – 4,000 per month commonly seen in job postings.
- Mid-level: ~AED 4,500 – 5,000/month where responsibilities are broader or include both HR and admin duties.
- Broader HR/Admin roles in larger companies: AED ~6,000 – 8,000/month (seen in some job listings/market data).
💡 Market averages for HR Assistants in UAE are around AED 4,162/month (range ~AED 2,000–8,000).
🗂️ 2. Admin Assistant / Office Admin Assistant
📌 Role Overview
An Admin Assistant focuses on office management and administrative support, but in a tech company this role may also overlap with HR-related tasks, especially in smaller teams.
Typical Responsibilities
- Front office / reception duties
- Document preparation, filing, data entry
- Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
- Office supplies and facilities coordination
- Support internal workflows, help HR with basic employee file maintenance
🔹 In many companies these duties blur with HR admin tasks — especially job postings titled “HR & Admin Assistant.”
💰 Salary Range (UAE)
Admin Assistant / Office Admin:
- Typical range: ~AED 3,000 – 5,000/month depending on experience level and responsibilities.
- Market data averages around ~AED 4,929/month, with wide variation based on company size and skills required.
💡 In some specific job offers, administrative roles with more responsibility have been advertised around AED 6,000 or more.
🧑💼 Typical Duties in a Tech Company Context
Here’s what tech employers commonly expect from these roles:
HR Assistant Focus
✔ Support hiring process (schedule interviews, liaise with candidates)
✔ Organize employee data & HR systems
✔ Help with onboarding & orientation
✔ Assist with HR reporting & policies
✔ Support payroll, compliance & employee communications
Admin Assistant Focus
✔ Manage office logistics (meetings, deliveries, maintenance)
✔ Handle correspondence and documentation
✔ Coordinate with vendors and service providers
✔ Support HR in tasks like filing employee documents or scheduling
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