Being Kind at Work Does Not Mean Being Easy to Ignore

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The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is seeking a dedicated Labour Relations Specialist to join its dispute-resolution team in Abu Dhabi.

About the role

You will facilitate mediation between employers and employees, ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and promoting amicable settlements. This role reports directly to the Director of Dispute Resolution and involves both office-based analysis and on-site mediation sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews with disputing parties to assess claims and document facts.
• Mediate labour disputes in Arabic and English, applying UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and related regulations.
• Draft settlement agreements and ensure both parties understand terms before signing.
• Refer unresolved cases to the Labour Court with a detailed report and recommended next steps.
• Maintain digital case files in the ministry’s internal system, updating status within 24 hours of each interaction.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports on dispute outcomes for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in labour mediation, HR compliance, or employment law in the UAE.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken); additional languages an asset.
• Valid UAE driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the emirates for on-site mediations.
• Professional certification in mediation (e.g., CIArb, ADR) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Tax-free salary range: AED 22,000–28,000 per month, commensurate with experience.
• Government housing allowance of AED 10,000 monthly or furnished accommodation in Abu Dhabi.
• Annual airfare allowance for employee and up to three dependents.
• Comprehensive health insurance covering dental and optical for employee and family.
• 30 calendar days paid leave per year plus 10 public holidays.
• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE labour law (21 days’ pay per year for first 5 years, 30 days thereafter).

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM (standard government hours).
• On-call rotation one weekend per month for urgent dispute escalations.

Requisition ID: MOHRE-DR-2026-074