HR Generalist – Sharaf Shipping Agency (SSA) – Dubai, UAE

Company Overview:

Sharaf Shipping Agency (SSA) is a premier maritime and logistics services provider in the Middle East, offering comprehensive shipping, logistics, and port agency solutions across Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and global commercial hubs.

Job Description:

The HR Generalist will oversee the full employee lifecycle, manage SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central records, ensure WPS and MOHRE regulatory compliance, and support payroll and HR operations under corporate human resources management in Dubai. Explore further human resources and compliance positions on our HR jobs portal.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complete onboarding operations, including issuing offer letters, handling MOHRE work permits, processing visa formalities, medical tests, Emirates ID applications, and new hire orientations.
• Oversee end-to-end offboarding processes, including employee clearances, final settlement preparation, End of Service (EOS) gratuity calculations, visa cancellations, and exit interviews.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate employee master records in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central for all hires, transfers, promotions, and exits.
• Ensure strict compliance with MOHRE regulations, Wages Protection System (WPS) requirements, immigration processes, and UAE Labour Law.
• Support daily HR operations, issuing official employment certificates, managing leave records, monitoring attendance inputs, and preparing HR MIS audit reports.
• Coordinate with inter-departmental leads to align human resource functions with organizational growth and legal requirements.

🔹 Requirements:

• 4 to 5 years of solid experience as an HR Generalist, with a minimum of 2 years within the UAE.
• Hands-on operational proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central module).
• In-depth knowledge of MOHRE procedures, WPS, immigration workflows, End of Service (EOS) gratuity calculations, and UAE Labour Law.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and HR data reporting; CIPD Level 5 or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; shipping, logistics, or multi-entity business experience is an added advantage.

What We Offer:

• Full-time permanent career opportunity with a leading maritime agency in Dubai, UAE.
• Dynamic corporate environment with professional growth and development prospects.
• Competitive monthly compensation package in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.