HR Coordinator

About Parkour DXB 

Parkour DXB is a leading parkour academy in Dubai, dedicated to helping children and teenagers build healthier bodies, stronger minds, and purposeful lives through the art of movement. We are passionate about fostering a supportive, playful, and structured environment where both staff and students can thrive. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a proactive and organized HR Executive to independently manage the human resources function at Parkour DXB. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, youth-focused, fitness-oriented environment and can ensure efficiency and precision while working closely with management and accounts.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring coaches, trainers, and support staff.


• Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs and close vacancies efficiently.


• Handle contracts, visas, and HR documentation in coordination with the PRO. 


• Conduct orientation and onboarding programs that integrate new employees into Parkour DXB’s culture.


• Maintain candidate databases and pipelines for future hiring needs. 

2. HR Administration & Compliance 

• Maintain accurate employee records, files, and HR systems.


• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, regulations, and company policies.


• Handle insurance enrollment, renewals, and cancellations.


• Support the PRO with visa processing, renewals, and cancellations. 
  

3. Payroll & Attendance 

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, deductions, and leave balances.


• Coordinate with the Finance/Accounts team to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.


• Resolve payroll queries and ensure precision in calculations including end-of-service benefits. 

4. Employee Relations & Workplace Culture 

• Act as the first point of contact for staff concerns, clarifications, and policy queries. 


• Support management in resolving grievances and fostering a positive work culture.


• Promote staff engagement through communication, team-building, and cultural integration activities. 

5. Performance & Development 

• Support managers in performance review cycles and follow up on action points.


• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating staff development initiatives.


• Track performance-related data and ensure accountability for improvement plans. 

6. Staff Logistics, Assets & Company Assets Administration

The HR Executive is responsible for overseeing and coordinating key administrative and logistical elements related to staff welfare, company assets, and operational compliance. This includes managing staff accommodation records, lease renewals, and related documentation where applicable, as well as coordinating medical insurance enrollment, renewals, and updates for employees in line with UAE regulations and company policy.

The role also includes maintaining accurate records and follow-up on company-provided assets such as laptops, mobile phones, uniforms, and other equipment issued to staff, ensuring proper allocation, usage, and return upon employee exit. In addition, the HR Executive will support the administration of company vehicles, including insurance renewals, registration, maintenance scheduling, and documentation tracking, in coordination with relevant internal departments or external providers.

Requirements 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 3–5 years of HR experience in the UAE (experience in sports, fitness, or youth-focused organizations preferred).


• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, HR best practices, and payroll processing.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.


• Ability to run the HR department independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Proficient in MS Office; HR software experience is a plus.


• Passion for fitness, youth development, and the Parkour DXB mission.

Experience 

• HR & Recruitment: 3 years (Required)


• Performance Management: 2–3 years (Required) - UAE Payroll: 1 year (Required)


• UAE HR: 2 years (Required) 
  

License/Certification 

• Valid UAE Driving License (Preferred)