Your
HR Growth Partner
in the UAE!

Trusted by 140+ International Companies to Set-Up Compliant HR Foundations for business expansion to the UAE
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Who We Serve

International Businesses

We partner with you to build a strong HR foundation locally, as you enter the UAE market.

UAE Based Businesses

We help you build high performing teams through simplified, yet impactful HR Practices

In The Press

HR Consultancy in UAE

S&K HR Consulting is an award-winning boutique HR Consultancy in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

We are the trusted partner for international businesses entering the UAE, known for building compliant HR foundations that make market entry smooth, secure, and trustworthy.

With over 45 years of combined experience across the GCC, we specialise in supporting global companies expanding into the UAE.

We guide foreign leadership teams through every stage of their UAE expansion, including:

  • HR Setup in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates
  • Mainland and Free Zone HR compliance (including ADGM & DIFC)
  • Employment Contracts and workforce documentation
  • Payroll structuring and WPS alignment
  • Ongoing HR governance and risk oversight

With offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and active support across the UAE, we serve international companies across 54+ industries including Oil & Gas, Energy, Interior Fit-Out, Family Office and many more.

Recognised among the top HR Consultancies in Dubai, S&K HR Consulting partners with leadership teams that value structured and compliant expansion into the UAE.

What We Do

HR Setup

Personalised HR foundation, including compliant Employment Contracts, HR policies, Employee Handbook, HR Forms, Letters & Templates aligned with UAE Labour Law across Mainland and Free Zone entities.

Recruitment

Industry-focused recruitment delivery across Interior Fit-Out, Oil & Gas, Logistics, and Energy, including role scoping, advertising across multiple channels, candidate screening & shortlisting, and facilitation of offer process.

HR on Demand

Flexible, senior-level HR advisory support when you need it, including HR compliance clarification, documentation review, employee relations support, and leadership advisory without committing to a full outsourcing model.

HR on Demand

Flexible, senior-level HR advisory support when you need it, including HR compliance clarification, documentation review, employee relations support, and leadership advisory without committing to a full outsourcing model.

Onboarding Playbook

Structured Onboarding Framework with role clarity documents, performance expectation templates, induction checklists, & HR and Line Manager guides designed to accelerate integration and productivity from day one.

Onboarding Playbook

Structured Onboarding Framework with role clarity documents, performance expectation templates, induction checklists, & HR and Line Manager guides designed to accelerate integration and productivity from day one.

Payroll Outsourcing

End-to-end payroll management including WPS registration and processing, salary structuring, leave and gratuity calculations, and compliance reporting.

HR Outsourcing

Ongoing operational HR management covering workforce documentation, policy updates, compliance monitoring, employee lifecycle administration, and structured HR governance support.

HR 18

Launching in the UAE? Our HR18 Program supports you through every step. From compliance setup to hiring and onboarding, we manage the HR complexities so you can scale with ease.

HR Consulting

We support business leaders with strategic, high-impact people solutions. From shaping your overall HR approach to resolving performance challenges, we help align your people strategy with your business goals.

How We Support
HR Set-Up for UAE Expansion

A structured 4-Step framework designed to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability for your business in the region.

Step 1
01

HR Setup

We establish your compliant HR foundation aligned with UAE Labour Law. This includes customised employment contracts, policy documentation, workforce templates, and governance frameworks structured for Mainland or Free Zone entities.

Step 2
02

Onboarding Playbook

We design & implement a structured onboarding system that equips your new hires with role clarity, performance expectations, induction frameworks, and manager guides to accelerate productivity and reduce early-stage friction.

Step 3
03

Payroll Setup

We plan and activate your payroll infrastructure, including WPS registration and alignment, salary structuring, leave and gratuity calculations, compliance controls, and monthly payroll processing systems built to UAE regulatory standards.

Step 4
04

HR Outsourcing Services

We provide ongoing HR governance and operational support, managing employee documentation, lifecycle processes, compliance monitoring, and advisory guidance to ensure your organisation remains structured and aligned as it scales.

Benefits to Your Business

Our Clients

Trusted by industry leaders across challenging sectors, our clients rely on S&K for innovative, resilient solutions

What Our Clients Say

Keep Learning with S&K

HR in UAE is constantly evolving – which is why we share fresh, practical insights every week to keep you informed and ahead.
Whether you prefer to read, listen, or watch, there’s always something new to learn with us.

Read Our Blog

Discover practical HR insights, leadership tips, and real-world advice tailored for growing businesses.

Watch Our Videos

Learn from UAE HR Bytes, our quick-hit video series that simplifies complex HR topics in minutes.

Listen to Our Podcast

Tune in to The HR Sisters Podcast for honest conversations on workplace culture, compliance, and growth.

Free Resources

Access downloadable guides, checklists, and templates designed to make HR easier for you.

Why We are Unique

WE ARE 'GLOCAL'

We blend global HR best practices with deep regional expertise, giving you the confidence to navigate UAE-specific requirements without losing sight of your company’s global standards and culture.

SENIOR-LED SUPPORT

You’ll work directly with experienced HR professionals who bring both strategic insight and hands-on know-how. This means faster decisions, sharper advice, and solutions tailored to your business, right from the start.

SUPPORT PRACTICAL, NOT THEORETICAL

Our advice is practical and action-oriented, shaped by real-world experience in the UAE. We focus on outcomes so you can see measurable impact immediately.

HR THAT SCALES WITH YOU

We build a compliant HR foundation tailored to the UAE while aligning with your group policies and global standards. From contracts to people practices, everything is designed to support local operations and seamless growth across your business.

Why Choose Us

BUILT FOR UAE BUSINESSES

We understand the local landscape, from UAE from labour law to cultural nuances. Our advice is not just compliant, but commercially smart and regionally relevant.

WE GET WHAT GROWTH FEELS LIKE

We’ve supported businesses through every stage - set-up, scale, and transformation. We bring structure where there’s ambiguity, clarity where there’s uncertainty, and momentum when you’re ready to grow.

REAL-WORLD (NOT TEXTBOOK)

Our team doesn’t just know HR; they’ve led it. With hands-on experience across industries, we offer solutions that work in the real world and built to create real impact.

PRACTICAL. PERSONAL. NO FLUFF.

Our approach is refreshingly tailored, practical, and shaped around your business, because no two companies are the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

At S&K Consulting, we don’t just get to know your business. Our team works together and strives to help your company reach its potential. For that, we invest ourselves in each project we work on and assign you a dedicated point of contact, also known as an HR Business Partner. If you’re struggling with an issue, our trained staff will assess the case and provide bespoke guidance and recommendations to suit you.

Yes, you can. Get in touch with our team, and we’ll provide you with detailed information on it.

Yes, our HR experts will be more than glad to assist you with all your Human Resources requirements in the UAE.

We understand that reducing workforce is a hard decision to make but at times, necessary. We take time to understand the reasons and support you to do this in a compassionate and fair manner. We project manage this business requirement, so everyone involved feels respected and well-supported throughout the process.

Yes, we would be delighted to work with you as. Start-ups are our area of expertise and we have even helped clients with their pitch decks, designing their organisation structures for scale up as well as setting up their HR back office operations with HR in a Box. Get in touch with us today to get started with the process.

Absolutely! We support businesses of all sizes whether you have just 2 or over 50 employees. As a bonus, we have recently been awarded as GCC SME HR Consultancy of the Year 2021 for MEA Markets, UAE Business Awards.

Yes, site visits are included as part of our service offering. Based on the specific service required, our team will ensure to be available on your premises for meetings, one-to-one, training sessions etc.

Please reach out to our team so we can understand your unique requirements and recommend a service that addresses your pain point.

We are system agnostic and therefore don’t impose one on our clients. We partner with clients to select a fit-for-purpose HR system that meets their business requirements.

Whether you need to set your back office setup, grow your team or scale your business, our highly skilled Human Resource Consultants in Dubai can help with all this and more. Our services go beyond HR consultancy, and we provide end-to-end human resource solutions.

We can provide HR Management oversight to your in-house team to develop their talent and provide training, as required. We are also an independent objective HR voice to your leadership team to discuss and advice on future growth plans.

Recruitment refers to sourcing and selecting the right candidate for vacancies in your business. HR Consulting covers a broad spectrum of services. Please visit the HR Consulting page on the website.

We support you through the process of validating Job Descriptions, advertising the role, screening and shortlisting candidates, scheduling interviews and negotiating offers with the selected candidates.

Celebrating Our Achievements​

Our achievements reflect the passion and precision we bring to every project. These awards showcase our commitment to delivering exceptional results and driving lasting impact for our clients

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