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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Ready-to-Use HR Infrastructure
Access to Senior HR Advisors
Tap into decades of regional and global experience — without hiring in-house
Time-saving expertise
Gain a responsive HR partner who works with you to align people decisions with business goals
Stronger People Foundations
Lay the groundwork for scalable, compliant, and effective HR from day one
Our Clients
Trusted by industry leaders across challenging sectors, our clients rely on S&K for innovative, resilient solutions
What Our Clients Say
Tony Benjamin, MBA, PHR
Head of HR – Hard Rock Solutions/Superior Drilling Products
S&K is fantastic. Their expertise and processes are great, their turnaround time is excellent, and they know what they are doing. I’m an HR professional in the US but we needed a professional to assist us in Dubai. We had floundered for years in our HR policies and practices in the UAE because the laws of the country were both different from US law, and Dubai regulation is in a period of change. They are the experts we were looking for. Once you begin to interact with true HR professionals, you can spot them a mile away. I knew I had found the best five minutes into our first conversation. I highly recommend S&K.
Dorothy Fernandes
Chief Operating Officer
– Dafnia
S&K are fantastic to work with. They are very professional, thorough and value the client. They understood the type of candidate we were looking for and helped us in finding the right match. Thank you, Desma and team for making the sourcing process a very pleasant experience.
Katy Gifford
CEO
– Aubin
We were referred to S&K Consulting by out HR partners in UK and we are grateful as working with them was a real delight. They understood our requirements and provided us with clear deliverables and action plan. They are true experts in their field and their professionalism and values driven approach is truly refreshing for the region. S&K Consulting are a ‘trusted HR Partner and I would highly recommend them to any Company looking for best in class, professional HR services.
Amie Peacock
Founder
– Beyond the Conversation
In June 2020, BEYOND The Conversation have the pleasure of partnering and collaborating with these two incredible sisters, Desma and Elrona D’Souza the founders of S&K Consulting. Here’s why I love them and will sign off my name to offer you peace of mind as you embark on a new relationship with S&K Consulting. Read More
Stuart Wilson
Eastern Hemisphere Director
– Packer Plus
Being a relatively small team with approximately 50 employees in our regional office, we wanted to improve the employee experience but didn’t know where to begin without an established local human resources department. We brought on S&K Consulting to support us with this as well as improving the onboarding experience, enabling a seamless process for both employees and the company. Thank you!
Jim Thomson
CEO
– Wellpro Group
While we were setting up our office in the UAE, S&K Consulting acted as a true business partner and provided essential guidance related to transitioning employees from the acquisition we had recently made. S&K Consulting are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of HR and compliance, allowing us to seamlessly transition people and HR processes. Sincere thanks to the team at S&K!
Sebastian Bates
Founder & CEO
– The Warrior Academy
It’s been a pleasure working with the S & K Team throughout the last year. Their advice has been invaluable, and the team are incredibly helpful. They helped us build HR Processes, navigate challenging situations and been a brilliant solution for us as we have been expanding, instead of taking on a full time HR manager internally. Highly recommend the team. Thank you all!
Zaid Kishawi
Managing Director
– K Med LLC
Legitimate HR consultancy in Dubai! We are impressed with outstanding professionalism and expertise of the whole team. Not to mention, we have enjoyed working with Ms. Elrona, Ms. Poonam and Sangeeta. The team was very considerate and understanding and was willing to adjust and recommend specific HR policies which are more suitable to our company’s needs. Ms. Desma was really flexible, too, giving us considerations on all our demands. We hope to be working with you all again in the future!
Michelle Kuehn
Managing Director
– Real Boxing Only Gym
S&K Consulting were the right people for a hard job. I am an owner of a SME and as I began to grow, recruiting new people – I started to run into a lot of HR problems that I had no idea how to solve. I had no policies in place and my idea of the right way to discipline or exit an employee were based on google. I knew that I needed to really dig deep into what my company stood for, how we wanted to operate and a clear way to communicate that to my team. Elrona, in specific, spent a lot of hours with me over the span of two months as we developed all the tools, I needed to have a clear and concise vision, and message to my team. As well as helping me understand my employee’s rights, and for them to have a good working environment. I highly recommend these well-versed professionals when it comes to all your HR concerns.
Varun Mahajan
CEO & Founder
– Varselor
Utilizing S &K Consulting for Varselor’s initial HR needs was a game-changer. As a new startup, I needed support in terms of hiring new employees and the processes related to bringing in new employees to the team. S&K Consulting helped me through every step of the way with their expert advice and helped me navigate the talent market and helped me bring in key, irreplaceable talent to push my business forward. Thank you!
Michael Becker
Co-Founder & Group Managing Director
– (DISC)
Desma and Elrona are just wonderful people and an absolute privilege to work with. For the past 6 months, they have spared no effort to drastically improve all our HR policies. They also identified and filled up our gaps by coming up with a world-class framework. They helped us getting ready to expand in the region by bringing their wealth of knowledge to every HR aspect of our business.
We are very grateful for our collaboration and very confident in recommending S&K to any company sharing the same goal of organizational excellence.
Andrei Ilyinets
Managing Director
– TEXCO FZE
Great experience and pleasure working with S&K Consulting. They are highly qualified and experienced professionals devoting their attention to detail, offering a customer-oriented approach and advising on all HR processes.
Heartfelt appreciation and special thanks to Ms. Desma, Ms. Elrona, Ms. Poonam and Ms. Aruma for their professionalism, dedication, commitment, expertise, flexibility and understanding that made our journey to the world of setting up our business in the UAE, namely, hiring employees and drafting an employment agreement, comfortable and safe.
Highly recommended!
Dilukshi Ferdinando
Partner & Head of HR
– Shuttle Zone
Working with S & K HR Consultancy was very much a positive one. Elrona & Team brings you best practices and specific local knowledge, which helped us align our organization’s business strategies. Their professionalism was refreshing, and I would not hesitate to recommend them for HR consultancy projects.
Tariq Azeemi
Partner
– Red Berry
An exemplary HR Consulting company in UAE providing it’s services across the sectors and jurisdictions. I always recommend and refer Silba Elrona and her team with complete confidence because I truly believe in them.
Abu Bakr Kamal
Founder
– Let’s Dunch
S&K Consulting has been my go to HR advisors. They provide sound and compliant advise that has helped me in my role working in multiple start-ups. What I love is that they are able to converge compliance, profitability and employee experience into their advise. I highly recommend their services to any Start-up Founder as they are a great sounding board when building a start-up.
Inna Klishchuk
General Manager Unity Partners
– Unity Partners
I want to say big thank you to S&K consulting. From the first hello I got the best experience. The entire team is super professional. You know how to understand the client. You helped me in very critical situation, prioritized my requests. I am receiving daily support from you. I cannot thank you enough for everything. I am super super happy that I found you and I am getting the best out of your HR expertise.
Anup Krishnan
Hard Rock Solutions
Fantastic experience with S&K HR Consultancy! They provided excellent support and guidance throughout the process. Highly recommend their services.
Heba Shaheen
HR Operations Manager
– FalcoWH
As a startup company, FalcoWH had the privilege of partnering with S & K HR Consultancy to lay the foundation for our HR processes. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and admiration to Aruma and Elrona for their exceptional dedication and expertise throughout our journey. From the outset, Aruma and Elrona demonstrated an unwavering commitment to understanding our unique needs, challenges, and aspirations. Their personalized approach, coupled with their profound knowledge of HR best practices, was instrumental in crafting tailored solutions that perfectly aligned with our organizational mission and vision. Together, Aruma and Elrona formed an unbeatable team that not only guided us through the complexities of HR management but also empowered us to embrace the journey with confidence and clarity. Thanks to the unparalleled support and guidance of S & K HR Consultancy, FalcoWH has been able to establish a robust HR foundation that serves as the backbone of our organization.
Rohit Khuva
Head of Finance
– Saimeco/Amafin
S & K HR Consultancy’s service surpassed expectations. Ms. Elrona and Ms. Poonam demonstrated exceptional expertise and professionalism. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured tailored solutions to our needs. Their profound expertise led to innovative and effective strategies. The team’s professionalism, coupled with clear communication, made the process seamless. Highly recommended for top-notch HR solutions.
Gonçalo Salgado
CEO
– CLS Security UAE
Amazing team and the package HR in a Box was a tremendous help and support for the start up of our business, truly recommend to all this company for is commitment, professionalism and knowledge.
Rawan Bazzari
Director of HR
– Bluemina
Great expertise showcased by S&K HR Consulting in establishing our HR Framework for our business. The level of professionalism and attention to detail exhibited throughout the journey was truly outstanding. The team’s rigorous approach to each deliverable has surpassed all our expectations. Their guidance and insights proved to be an invaluable asset at every step of the process. Thanks to their efforts, we now possess a robust HR foundation poised to propel our achievements. We wholeheartedly endorse their services!
Tony Benjamin, MBA, PHR
Head of HR – Hard Rock Solutions/Superior Drilling Products
S&K is fantastic. Their expertise and processes are great, their turnaround time is excellent, and they know what they are doing. I’m an HR professional in the US but we needed a professional to assist us in Dubai. We had floundered for years in our HR policies and practices in the UAE because the laws of the country were both different from US law, and Dubai regulation is in a period of change. They are the experts we were looking for. Once you begin to interact with true HR professionals, you can spot them a mile away. I knew I had found the best five minutes into our first conversation. I highly recommend S&K.
Dorothy Fernandes
Chief Operating Officer
– Dafnia
S&K are fantastic to work with. They are very professional, thorough and value the client. They understood the type of candidate we were looking for and helped us in finding the right match. Thank you, Desma and team for making the sourcing process a very pleasant experience.
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