HR, Associate/ Senior HR Associate
Crypto.com
People & HR
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
As we continue our steady expansion across the Middle East, we are seeking a dedicated HR professional to join our team in a pivotal role. Based in our strategic UAE hub, you will provide critical, on-the-ground support and bring the essential local expertise our team needs to thrive.
Reporting to the Regional HR Director, you will be a key connector for our regional operations, taking ownership of HR tasks for the Middle East to ensure we maintain our high level of service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact, working closely with our teams in the UK and across the globe during a key period of growth.
About the role
No two days are the same in this dynamic role! You will champion the entire employee lifecycle, from coordinating a warm and welcoming onboarding for new joiners to ensuring a smooth off-boarding process.
As the friendly, first point of contact for our employees, you'll provide timely support and manage all HR-related queries. Your core responsibilities will also include maintaining immaculate employee records in our HRIS, managing the end-to-end visa application (via AXS) and renewal process, and playing a key role in the payroll and benefits administration for our diverse teams across the region.
You will also collaborate closely with departments like IT to set up new starters for success and provide vital support to regional and global teams on various projects that shape our people strategy.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire employee lifecycle, coordinating a warm and welcoming onboarding for new joiners and ensuring a smooth off-boarding process.
- Be the first point of contact for employment enquiries and serve as a trusted advisor on UAE labour law, helping to mitigate legal risk.
- Administer employee benefits (such as medical or life insurance), liaising directly with the company’s broker.
- Maintain up-to-date employee records in our HRIS (HiBob).
- Manage the end-to-end visa application and renewal process (via AXS) for our employees, diligently maintaining records of expiry dates.
- Prepare monthly payroll data for our external payroll service provider.
- Ensure the accuracy of payslips and prepare bank files for salary payments.
- Create a payroll summary for review by the HR operations and finance teams.
- Support the global HR team with company projects.
- Provide necessary information for internal/external audits and global HR requests.
Employee Lifecycle & Operations
Compliance & Visa Management
Payroll & Reporting
Global Support
The ideal Candidate
- Natural Organizer & Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to organize.
- Middle East HR Expertise: You have a strong understanding of Middle East employment laws and proven experience managing employee registrations and work visa processing for both local and expatriate staff.
- Exceptional Communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
- Excel: You are proficient in Excel and data reporting.
- Experience: 2+ years’ experience in HR administration and advisory, including at least 1 years’ experience within a company in the UAE.
- Adaptable & Positive: You thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and approach every task with a positive, problem-solving mindset.
- The ideal candidate will have prior experience in key industries, including Fintech, technology, services, and related sectors.