HR outsourcing and interim HR support in Dubai
Not every employer needs a full in-house HR department. We provide interim, fractional and outsourced HR support so Dubai businesses get experienced people practice without carrying the permanent headcount.
What outsourced HR covers
Scope is agreed to your gaps, not sold as a fixed bundle.
- HR operations, records and employee lifecycle administration
- Contract, policy and handbook design aligned to UAE requirements
- Onboarding, probation and performance frameworks
- Compensation structure and benefits review
- Employee relations support and case handling
- HR process design ahead of a first permanent HR hire
Interim and fractional HR leadership
An experienced HR leader on a part-time or fixed-term basis — useful during growth, restructuring, system implementation or while a permanent search runs.
Job roles and salary ranges in Dubai
Indicative monthly basic salary for HR and payroll roles in Dubai, whether hired directly or engaged through our outsourced HR support.
Showing 6 of 6 roles
| Role | Category | Monthly basic (AED) | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR administrator / coordinator | Corporate & professional | AED 5,000 – 9,000 | Medical, annual leave and ticket |
| Payroll officer (WPS) | Corporate & professional | AED 7,000 – 13,000 | Medical, annual leave and ticket |
| HR generalist / business partner | Corporate & professional | AED 12,000 – 22,000 | Housing and transport allowance, medical |
| Recruitment / TA specialist | Corporate & professional | AED 9,000 – 18,000 | Allowances, medical, incentive |
| PRO / government relations officer | Corporate & professional | AED 6,000 – 12,000 | Transport allowance, medical |
| HR manager | Corporate & professional | AED 18,000 – 32,000 | Housing, transport, schooling allowance |
Open vacancies in Dubai
Salary ranges are indicative market guidance for planning only, not an offer or a quotation. Actual pay depends on certification, experience, project, contract length and the package structure agreed with the employer.
Frequently asked questions
- Yes — it is often the point at which it makes most sense, because it gives access to senior HR judgement before the business can justify a full-time HR leader.

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