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Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a well-established international industrial organisation with a strong regional presence in the Middle East. Operating across multiple legal entities, the company maintains high standards of compliance, operational excellence, and employee care within a complex regulatory and administrative environment.

In this multifunctional role, the HR Assistant (m/f/d) plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and continued development of the organisation. The position combines human resources management, government relations (PRO), and administrative responsibilities to support business continuity, legal compliance, and employee satisfaction across multiple entities. This role is well-suited for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of local labour law, government procedures, and end-to-end HR operations.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage all visa, residency, and labour-related processes for employees, including renewals, transfers, and cancellations
• Coordinate renewals of company licenses, registrations, and mandatory documentation
• Act as primary point of contact with government authorities and official portals
• Support recruitment activities, including international hiring, offers, and employment contracts
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and personnel files
• Support payroll by providing accurate data on leave, allowances, and overtime
• Handle tenancy, utility, and vehicle-related administrative processes
• Support management with general administration, reporting, and special assignments

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: