Your HR Growth Partner for the First 18 Months in the UAE
Expand with Confidence. Operate with Compliance. Grow with Impact.
“The first 18 months can make or break your business — make them count with the right HR Set-Up.”
Elrona D’Souza
Introducing HR18
Are you launching or expanding your business to the UAE?
Navigating local labour laws, government regulations, and setting up your first team can be overwhelming during the early months.
That’s where HR18 comes in — a dedicated HR support service designed to give international businesses, startups, and SMEs a ready-made HR function for their first 18 months of operations in the UAE.
At S&K HR Consulting, we know the UAE market inside out. With HR18, you’ll receive hands-on HR setup, recruitment support, operational management, and strategic HR guidance — ensuring you stay compliant and build a strong foundation for your growing business.
Who is HR18 Best Suited For?
✅ International companies expanding into the UAE
✅ Startups and SMEs in their first year of operations
✅ Founders and Entrepreneurs needing an immediate, professional HR setup without hiring a full in-house team.
Build & Sustain a
Profitable Business
Your HR Foundation
Positive Employee Experience
What’s Included in HR18?
We take the complexity out of setting up your HR function in the UAE. We lay the HR groundwork you need to start operating in the UAE legally and professionally.From building essential HR systems to guiding you through visa processes, payroll setup, and drafting critical employment documents, we ensure your business is ready to employ and manage people compliantly from day one.
With HR18, you have a fully functioning HR structure that gives your employees a professional experience — and your business a strong start.
Recruitment Support
Finding the right people is key to your success, and HR18 makes recruitment seamless.
We help design your hiring process, source and assess candidates, and guide you in selecting the best fit for each role.
Our goal is to not just fill positions, but to help you build a team that’s aligned with your vision and ready to drive your business forward in a competitive market.
HR18 stays with you beyond the initial setup to manage your everyday HR operations. Once your team is in place, we stay with you to manage the HR activities that keep everything running smoothly.
From onboarding new hires to managing employee relations, processing payroll, and supporting you with day-to-day HR decisions, HR18 acts as your dedicated partner.
We handle the operational side, so you can stay focused on growing your business with confidence.
Why Clients Love It?
- Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of UAE labour laws and HR practices
- Startup Stage-Focused: Designed specifically for new businesses and expanding companies
- Hands-On Partnership: We don’t just advise, we act as your outsourced HR department
- Compliance-Driven: Mitigate risks to ensure you meet all UAE regulatory requirements from Day 1
- Scalable: Build a strong HR foundation you can grow with
Makes you a
trusted employer
Ensures Compliance with
UAE Labour Law
Provides guidelines
for line managers
Protects your
business
Sets clear standards &
expectations for all
Reduces employee
grievances
Creates a positive
employee experience
Improves operational
efficiency
Reduces employee
turnover
Experience HR in a Box
Talk to Us
Call us on +9714 4582881 or click here to Schedule a Discovery Call to see if HR in a Box is right for your business.
Make your Investment
Make a one-time investment to
power your business and people.
Personalise your Box
We will have a detailed discussion to
personalise the box for your business.
Receive your HR in a Box
You will receive over 80 personalised HR documents to manage employees from hire to retire.
Learn with One-on-One Training
Receive comprehensive training to effectively implement your personlised HR in a Box.
Work with us
Get Started with HR18 Today
Building a business in the UAE should be exciting — not exhausting.
Let S&K HR Consulting be your trusted partner in setting up and managing your HR function during your critical first 18 months.
- info@snk.ae
- +971 4 458 1449
Frequently Asked Questions
HR18 is a comprehensive HR support service designed for startups, SMEs, and international businesses setting up in the UAE. It provides 18 months of end-to-end HR support, covering setup, recruitment, compliance, and operational management — giving you a complete HR function without hiring in-house.
HR18 is ideal for international companies expanding into the UAE, startups in their first year, and founders who want professional HR support without building an internal HR team from scratch.
The service runs for up to 18 months, offering consistent HR partnership during your most critical early-stage phase. This period allows your business to grow steadily while staying fully compliant with UAE labour laws.
Yes. HR18 ensures your business is set up and managed in line with UAE labour laws and regulations. From visa processing and WPS payroll setup to compliant HR policies and contracts, we’ve got you covered.
Definitely. HR18 includes hands-on recruitment support, from role profiling and job posting to candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding. We help you hire efficiently and build a capable team from the start
By the end of 18 months, your HR foundation will be strong and stable. Many of our clients either transition to managing HR internally using the systems we’ve set up or continue with our ongoing HR consulting services for additional strategic support.