Amna Khan

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Amna Khan

HR Coordinator — Payroll, UAE Labour Law Compliance, GPSSA & Emiratisation

Profile

HR professional with 9+ years of UAE experience specialising in payroll management, UAE Labour Law compliance, GPSSA administration and Emiratisation recruitment.

Strong expertise in end-to-end payroll processing — salary structuring, allowances, deductions, overtime, leave encashment and final settlements — fully aligned with MOHRE regulations, with a focus on payroll accuracy and minimising compliance risk and financial penalties.

Extensive experience managing GPSSA for UAE Nationals, ensuring timely registration, monthly contributions and continuous compliance. Highly experienced in Emiratisation hiring and relationship building, having interviewed large volumes of UAE Nationals across roles and built professional networks that support fast hiring and onboarding against Emiratisation targets.

9+ years

UAE HR experience across government services, marine and manufacturing sectors

End-to-end payroll

Full-cycle processing, EOSB and final settlements under UAE Labour Law

GPSSA compliance

Registration, monthly contributions, de-registration and reconciliation

Emiratisation

High-volume interviewing, onboarding and talent-network building

Employment History

HR Coordinator

Abdul Wahed Bin Shabib Group — Government Transaction Center

Aug 2023 – Present · Dubai

Payroll Management — Core Strength

  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing in line with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE regulations
  • Prepare monthly payroll inputs including allowances, deductions, overtime, arrears and commissions
  • Ensure accurate calculation of attendance deductions, leave encashment and annual leave settlements, and end-of-service benefits and final dues
  • Validate attendance data and resolve discrepancies with managers and ERP/IT teams
  • Coordinate final payroll approval with finance and management before salary disbursement
  • Handle employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies with full documentation support

Emiratisation Recruitment & Talent Network

  • Lead recruitment and onboarding of UAE Nationals across multiple job categories
  • Conduct high-volume interviews and candidate screening for the Emirati talent pool
  • Maintain strong professional relationships with UAE Nationals for fast hiring and placement
  • Support Emiratisation targets through quick onboarding and documentation processing
  • Coordinate closely with the PRO team for visa, contract and onboarding formalities

GPSSA Compliance — UAE Nationals Pension System

  • Manage GPSSA registration, monthly contributions and de-registration processes
  • Ensure timely submission of monthly pension payments to avoid penalties and compliance risks
  • Monitor employee records and maintain accurate pension eligibility data
  • Coordinate with the GPSSA authority for updates, corrections and account reconciliation
  • Support employees with pension-related queries and contribution breakdowns

HR Administration & Documentation

  • Maintain employee records (soft and hard copy) including contracts, warnings and increments
  • Prepare HR letters such as offer letters, NOCs, salary certificates and experience letters
  • Support the legal team by providing required documentation for cases when needed

Employee Relations & Exit Management

  • Act as point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
  • Ensure employees are informed about company policies and MOHRE regulations
  • Coordinate visa and licence renewals to ensure compliance and avoid penalties
  • Handle resignation and termination processes from initiation to final settlement
  • Calculate end-of-service benefits in line with UAE Labour Law
  • Coordinate with PRO and finance teams for visa cancellations, final settlements and employee clearance

Human Resource Executive

Premium Businessmen Services — TAS, HEEL, AMER & Dubai Courts

Feb 2020 – Jan 2023 · Dubai

  • Achieved staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating candidates — UAE Nationals and expats
  • Determined applicant requirements by studying job descriptions and qualifications
  • Conducted orientations, scheduled rotations and assignments, and advised managers on training
  • Operated GPSSA end-to-end: registering and de-registering UAE Nationals and registering the company in GPSSA
  • Prepared end-to-end payroll and all types of HR letters — salary certificates, NOCs, salary slips and offer letters
  • Managed issuance and renewal of employee insurance, and prepared full-and-final settlements for departing employees
  • Handled employment visas for expats and work permits for UAE Nationals
  • Operated ERP systems including i9 and Axis Pro; prepared weekly and monthly MIS, attendance and HR reports
  • Handled employee grievances and maintained complete employee and company documentation

HR Recruiter

Ocean Marine Ship Repair LLC

Apr 2018 – Dec 2018 · Dubai

  • Recruited through various job portals and prepared offer letters
  • Coordinated with the PRO for the entire visa process — Emirates ID, medical and visa stamping
  • Handled petty cash, monitored cash flow and maintained records of PDC cheques and bank cheque flow
  • Maintained employee documents in soft and hard copy, and prepared the daily deployment sheet
  • Arranged flight tickets and insurance for workers, and coordinated visa issuance and renewals

HR Administrator

Videocon — Techno Group

Jan 2015 – Jun 2017 · Kashipur, India

Recruitment

  • Coordinated with departments to understand hiring requirements
  • Sourced, screened and shortlisted resumes through job portals, internal referrals and head hunting
  • Advertised vacancies and conducted interviews in coordination with department heads
  • Prepared offer letters, employment contracts and job descriptions, and completed joining formalities

Training & Development

  • Scheduled and arranged training in coordination with external trainers and programmes
  • Identified training needs and nominated candidates for training
  • Issued training certificates and organised orientation and motivational programmes

Skills

  • Payroll Management
  • UAE Labour Law & MOHRE
  • GPSSA Administration
  • Emiratisation Recruitment
  • End-of-Service Benefits
  • HR Documentation
  • Employee Relations
  • ERP (i9, Axis Pro)
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Teamwork

Languages

EnglishProfessional
HindiNative
ArabicBasic

Education

Master of Business Administration — Integral University

2013 – 2015 · Lucknow, India · Post-graduated with honours

Bachelor of Commerce — Kumaon University

2010 – 2013 · Nainital, India · Graduated with honours

Senior Secondary — Chhauni Children's Academy

2009 – 2010 · Kashipur, India

High School — Kendriya Vidyalaya

2008 – 2009 · Kashipur, India

Get in touch

Open to HR Coordinator, HR Executive and payroll-focused roles in the UAE.