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Pipecare Group

In-line inspection for pipeline integrity

HR & PRO Administrator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
In Person
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Five to seven years of relevant experience in HR and PRO functions within the UAE.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law, immigration procedures, free-zone regulations, and government service processes, with the ability to stay updated on regulatory changes.
  • Hands-on experience in visa and work permit processing, employee records management, attendance and leave administration, payroll coordination, insurance administration, and HR documentation.
  • Proven experience in labor law compliance, employee relations, and implementing HR policies in line with UAE regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/ERP systems.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to walk and climb, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if or where needed in manufacturing environments.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate HR administration and ensure timely communication of employee-related matters between the UAE office, regional teams, and corporate HR.
  • Support recruitment by posting vacancies, screening applications, scheduling interviews, preparing offers, and completing pre-employment documentation.
  • Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, probation follow-up, transfers, promotions, and offboarding in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, secure, and confidential personnel files, HR records, and employee data in the ERP system.
  • Administer attendance, leave, benefits, medical insurance, salary adjustments, and payroll inputs; reconcile records and submit approved monthly payroll data on time.
  • Prepare HR correspondence and employment documents, including contracts, certificates, confirmation letters, promotion letters, warnings, clearances, and separation documents.
  • Respond to employee queries, explain applicable policies and procedures, and escalate sensitive or complex employee-relations matters to HR management.
  • Support performance-management, training, and employee-engagement activities; maintain the training matrix and related attendance records.
  • Prepare accurate weekly and monthly HR reports, monitor document expiry dates, and follow up on required actions.
  • Support implementation of HR policies and ensure assigned activities comply with company procedures and applicable UAE labour requirements.
  • Process and track employment visas, work permits, labour cards, medical examinations, Emirates IDs, renewals, status changes, and cancellations for employees.
  • Prepare, submit, and follow up on applications and supporting documents with relevant UAE authorities and free zones.
  • Coordinate business and visit visa requirements and liaise with embassies, diplomatic missions, and immigration authorities when required.
  • Maintain accurate records of passports, visas, permits, identification documents, application receipts, costs, and expiry dates, with appropriate confidentiality controls.
  • Monitor changes in government procedures and communicate relevant updates, documentation requirements, timelines, and compliance risks to HR management and employees.
  • Provide employees and managers with guidance on routine government-related processes while escalating legal interpretations or exceptional cases to the appropriate internal adviser.
  • Represent the company before government authorities for routine administrative transactions within the role’s delegated authority.
  • Coordinate the renewal and maintenance of trade licences, commercial registrations, establishment cards, government certificates, and other statutory company documents with Legal, Finance, and authorised service providers.
  • Arrange document attestation, notarisation, legal translation, and consular processing as required.
  • Support Legal and management with documentation required for entity establishment, licence amendments, and authorised corporate filings in the UAE.
  • Perform other HR, PRO, and administrative duties reasonably assigned by the Global HR Manager, Corporate HR Director, or Head of the regional office.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five to seven years of relevant experience in a multinational or multi-location organization.
  • Experience with UAE government portals.
  • Knowledge of Arabic.
  • A valid UAE driving license, particularly for roles requiring travel to government authorities and service centers.

About the company

Pipecare Group provides in-line inspection and integrity services for oil and gas pipelines. It helps pipeline operators around the world keep their systems safe by delivering precise inspection data that supports maintenance, repair, and deterioration predictions. The company uses technologies like UTCD sensors and caliper geometry tools to collect accurate information and then offers end-to-end services—from inspection and assessment to repair and ongoing integrity management—through service contracts. This sets Pipecare apart by offering a global, integrated suite of pipeline integrity solutions focused on delivering clear data and actionable insights for safe operation and compliance with industry standards. The goal is to prevent incidents, ensure safety, and keep pipelines compliant with regulations through reliable, data-driven maintenance programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baar, Switzerland

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • The May 2026 Switzerland-France expansion deepens European customer access and shortens turnaround times.
  • PIPECARE reported a major India multi-diameter pigging completion in June 2026.
  • Revelio data shows 509 employees in March 2026 and 168 active 2026 job postings.

What critics are saying

  • The February 2026 Syria JV exposes PIPECARE to sanctions, payment delays, and reputational damage.
  • Oil and gas operator spending drives revenues; project pauses hit utilization quickly.
  • Foreign expansion demands field teams and tool readiness; execution misses erode margins by 2027.

What makes Pipecare Group unique

  • PIPECARE’s crawler platform handles no-flow, unpiggable pipelines from 8 to 56 inches.
  • Its 2026 Europe expansion pairs Swiss headquarters with a French tool-management center.
  • UTCD, ITAG, EMAT, and caliper tooling create a broad inspection stack.

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Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%