HR Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company policies.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and employee handbooks.
• Oversee recruitment, manpower planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Develop performance management systems, KPI/KRA frameworks, and appraisal processes.
• Oversee employment visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and government HR processes.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and statutory documentation.
• Manage resignations, terminations, exits, and end-of-service settlements.
• Partner with senior management to improve workforce productivity and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead HR process improvements, engagement initiatives, and HR reporting.
• Manage and develop the HR team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA in HR preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant UAE HR experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and HR compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage complete HR operations.
• Expertise in recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and HR policy development.
• Manufacturing, production, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in HRMS systems, Microsoft Excel, and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and with senior management.

Preferred candidate

• Currently based in the UAE is preferred.
• Availability to join immediately or within a short notice period is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an HR department, establish structured processes, and drive organizational improvements.

Pay

• AED 10,000–15,000 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.