People Operations HR Associate

As Lalamove continues to grow, we’re looking for a People Operations Associate to join our team in Dubai, UAE. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day People and office operations as we scale the business.

You’ll support day-to-day People and admin work, keep HR processes running smoothly, support employees across their lifecycle, bring structure to a fast-moving environment, and work alongside the People Manager to deliver a great employee experience.

This role is ideal for someone excited to be part of a hypergrowth, technology-driven start up, who leads with integrity, and is motivated by making a meaningful impact on local communities. If you’re organized, hands-on, and enjoy building as you go, this role is a great fit for you.

What Youll Do

• Maintain accurate HR records, systems, policies, and user guides.
• Prepare employment-related letters and documentation.
• Support the recruitment process, edit and post job descriptions across all hiring channels.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and immigration processes.
• Coordinate company and ad hoc events.
• Support general office administration, including HR/People related vendor payments, supplies, and office maintenance.
  
  

What We Seek

• 1–2 years HR/admin experience in the UAE
• Familiarity with UAE labour laws, HR processes, payroll, and vendor coordination
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive and able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Associate/Degree in Business Administration, HR, or any related field
• Hospitality, start up or high-growth experience is a plus
• Proficient in Google Workspace is a plus
  
  

To all candidates- Lalamove respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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