HR Business Partner

Role overview

HR operations and compliance

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor law, immigration regulations, social insurance, WPS, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain government-authority relationships and manage visa, labor card, and permit processes.

Office and regional support

• Oversee Dubai office operations, facilities, procurement, vendors, service-provider contracts, and workplace health and safety compliance.
• Drive local and expatriate recruitment and build talent pipelines across regional markets.
• Implement training and development programs and support regional teams with policy rollout, headcount planning, and budget management.
• Serve as HR business partner to Middle East leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of HR and administration experience, including at least 2 years in the UAE market.
• Automotive experience is preferred; multi-country Middle East operations experience is a strong plus.
• English is mandatory. Arabic is a plus, and Mandarin Chinese is advantageous for headquarters communication.
• Solid understanding of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and local employment practices; familiarity with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, independence in a fast-paced environment, and integrity with confidential information.