HR Manager

About Windmills Group

Role overview

HR systems and operations

• Own internal recruitment, HR staff, employee management, and leave systems; define requirements with developers, test features, and improve the systems.
• Identify manual processes to digitize and manage system rollout, training, and troubleshooting.

Immigration and compliance

• Manage UAE entry permits, employment visas, renewals, cancellations, status changes, labour cards, Emirates ID, and related medical and insurance formalities.
• Liaise with PROs, typing centres, MOHRE, GDRFA, and authorities in Dubai, Ajman, and Abu Dhabi.
• Ensure HR contracts, policies, and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law; advise on discipline, grievances, probation, and terminations.
• Manage end-of-service calculations, WPS compliance, and MOHRE disputes.

Recruitment and talent acquisition

• Write job descriptions and postings, scope hiring needs with department heads, and coordinate outreach.
• Source and screen candidates directly and engage agencies or headhunters where appropriate.
• Build an ongoing pipeline of specialist talent, including valuers, surveyors, and building consultants.

Experience and education

• At least 7 years of progressive UAE HR experience, including 2+ years as an HR Manager or senior HR Generalist.
• Direct experience shaping HR systems or HRIS with a development or IT team.
• Master's degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge and preferred qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and current UAE visa, immigration, and labour card processes.
• Ability to write basic system requirements for developers and interest in HR technology.
• End-to-end recruitment experience, including managing external agency relationships.
• Property valuation, real estate, or building surveying knowledge—or willingness to learn—is sought; HR certification is a strong plus and a law background is preferred.