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HR and Recruiting Specialist Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Bearaby
Title: HR and Recruiting Specialist
Company: Bearaby
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Who WE are
Bearaby is an award-winning Direct to Consumer (DTC) company on a mission to bring comfort and relief to people of all ages who are searching for calm in a complex world. We create beautiful and functional products, including our flagship weighted blankets, that are sustainably manufactured from organic materials and innovative upcycled fabrics – loom to lap. We believe that restorative rest should be simple, natural, and drug-free – and that it’s time to ditch the negative stigmas around healthy habits like napping and sleeping-in for a calmer, more collected world.
Role SummaryÂ
We’re seeking a part-time HR & Recruiting Specialist to support our hiring efforts, particularly for roles based in the UAE or remote. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working flexibly, thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment, and wants to make a direct impact on a growing team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end hiring process for UAE-based or remote roles (job scoping, JD creation, posting, screening, interviews, coordination, and offer stage).
Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and advise on best hiring practices.
Proactively source and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Coordinate interview logistics and ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience.
Assist with administrative HR tasks (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, documentation).
Support talent management efforts including performance check-ins and employee engagement initiatives.
Ensure all immigration/visa requirements for the employees are administered effectively
Manage the medical insurance enrollment and deletion process
Process employees’ requests and provide relevant information
Support on additional admin tasks remote as well as in-person, as needed.
Who You Are
You’re a natural connector who genuinely enjoys matching great people with great opportunities.
You have a keen eye for talent and understand what makes a strong candidate beyond just a resume.
A flexible thinker who is comfortable taking on feedback and can work with strategic direction
You’re familiar with the UAE talent landscape or have experience hiring remotely across diverse markets.
A team player with the ability to work closely across teams in a fast-paced startup environment
A proactive self-starter with top notch written and verbal communication skills
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, which include both written and verbal communication skills.Â
Comfortable with working in G Suite, monday.com, and Slack
Adaptable, flexible and resilient, with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.Â
Qualifications
3–5 years of hands-on experience in recruiting or HR within the UAE, preferably in a high-growth startup or DTC/e-commerce environment.
Strong understanding of best practices in remote hiring and UAE/GCC labor market dynamics.
Clear, professional communicator with strong coordination skills—you can keep candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders aligned
Proficiency in HR administration, including contract drafting, onboarding, and basic compliance is a plus.
Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes (e.g., onboarding, performance check-ins, offboarding) is desirable.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working independently and remotely, while also being a collaborative team player. Strong communication skills are essential.
Experience working with Slack or other communication software, Google Suite, and monday.com (or related project management tools).
We Offer
Competitive salary
Paid annual leave
Birthday off
Unlimited Naps
Supportive colleagues and a high performing team
Access to training, resources and network
