HR Manager
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The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions across food manufacturing facilities and restaurant operations in the UAE.
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Overview
The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resource functions across food manufacturing facilities and restaurant operations in the UAE.
This role ensures compliance with UAE labour laws, supports workforce planning, drives talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, and maintains a positive workplace culture that supports business growth.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies for manufacturing, production, logistics, and restaurant operations.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and induction.
- Coordinate with department heads to forecast manpower requirements.
- Build talent pipelines for critical operational and leadership positions.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Address employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts.
- Implement improvement initiatives.
- Promote company values, diversity, and inclusion practices.
HR Operations & Administration
- Oversee employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files.
- Manage employment contracts, probation reviews, confirmations, transfers, and terminations.
- Ensure accurate HR data management and reporting.
- Maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with company objectives.
UAE Labor Law Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, employment laws, and government requirements.
- Monitor visa, work permit, and residency processes in coordination with PRO and government relations teams.
- Handle labour inspections, audits, and compliance documentation.
- Keep management informed about legislative updates affecting workforce management.
Performance Management
- Design and implement performance appraisal systems.
- Support managers in setting KPIs and performance objectives.
- Monitor employee performance and development plans.
- Drive succession planning and talent management initiatives.
Training & Development
- Identify training needs across manufacturing and restaurant operations.
- Develop and implement learning and development programs.
- Organize food safety, hygiene, customer service, leadership, and compliance training.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and ROI.
HR Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare monthly HR reports
- Provide strategic HR recommendations based on workforce analytics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master's Degree or HR certification is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience in leading roles in UAE.
- Food industry experience in UAE is preferred.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of UAE Labor Law.
- Hands-on experience in UAE HR best practices
- Market knowledge
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