HRBP/HR Lead

Overview

Strategic HR & Organizational Development

• Independently lead and strengthen the HR function with minimal supervision while acting as a trusted HR advisor to management.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with organizational goals and UAE labor law requirements.
• Partner directly with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee engagement, talent development, and performance management initiatives.
• Build and improve HR systems, processes, governance structures, and operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to organizational development, succession planning, and long-term workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to modernize and enhance HR operations and employee experience.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Independently manage the full employee lifecycle across all organizational levels, including junior, mid-level, senior, managerial, and leadership hires
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interviewing, shortlisting, salary benchmarking, negotiation, selection, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Partner with department heads and senior management to identify hiring needs and attract high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Develop and improve recruitment processes, employer branding initiatives, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, appointment letters, HR documentation, and employee handbooks.
• Develop & manage onboarding and induction programs to ensure smooth integration of new employees.
• Professionally handle employee exits including resignations, terminations, redundancy processes, disciplinary separations, and exit interviews.
• Advise management on termination procedures, legal considerations, and compliance with UAE labor laws.
• Analyse employee turnover trends and exit feedback to support retention and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Source and attract candidates across various organizational levels, including junior, mid-level, senior, managerial, and specialized roles, using multiple recruitment channels, professional networks, job portals, headhunting techniques, referrals, and talent pipelines.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs across different departments and business functions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to identify high-quality candidates in competitive markets and hard-to-fill positions.
• Conduct market mapping and talent benchmarking to support strategic hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Establish relationships with external recruitment agencies, professional networks, universities, and industry contacts to strengthen talent acquisition efforts.

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Identify training needs, skill gaps, and employee development opportunities across departments.
• Design and coordinate training, onboarding, and professional development programs to enhance employee performance and workforce capability.
• Support management in succession planning, career development, and leadership growth initiatives.
• Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and employee development outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and professional growth.
• Develop and implement employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and retention initiatives to improve workplace satisfaction and productivity.
• Conduct employee feedback surveys and engagement assessments to support organizational and cultural improvements.
• Maintain training records and ensure all development initiatives align with company objectives, compliance standards, and organizational growth strategies.

HR Audit, ISO & Continuous Improvement

• Lead HR-related ISO audits, compliance reviews, and internal audits.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, forms, records, and documentation aligned with ISO standards and organizational requirements.
• Prepare HR audit reports, compliance documentation, and management review materials.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvement initiatives to strengthen HR effectiveness and compliance.
• Ensure HR practices meet internal governance standards and external audit requirements.

HR Compliance, Legal & Government Relations

• Liaise with the PRO (Public Relations Officer) and government authorities regarding:
• Visa processing and renewals
• Work permits and labor approvals
• Employee onboarding/offboarding formalities
• Employment contracts and legal documentation
• Immigration and labor department requirements
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
• Handle disciplinary procedures, investigations, and employment compliance matters appropriately.

Attendance, HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee attendance management, leave administration, workforce tracking, and HR operational processes.
• Monitor absenteeism, overtime trends, disciplinary attendance issues, and workforce compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and personnel documentation.
• Ensure proper HR document control, confidentiality, and compliance with internal policies and data protection standards.
• Manage and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and employee databases.
• Ensure the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion in managing employee records, sensitive HR matters, payroll information, investigations, organizational data, and management discussions.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts professionally and confidentially.
• Handle sensitive employee matters involving senior staff and management-level employees.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Develop, implement, and improve KPI frameworks and performance management systems across departments.
• Support department heads in setting measurable KPIs, probation evaluations, employee assessments, and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Coordinate and oversee performance appraisal cycles and employee evaluation processes.
• Provide HR guidance to managers on employee performance, engagement, and people management best practices.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
• Master’s degree or MBA in Human Resources /as plus Organizational Development

Professional Certifications (Highly Preferred)

• **CIPD Level 5 or Level 7**
• **SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP**
• **PHR / SPHR**
• HR Analytics or Organizational Development certifications are an advantage.
• ISO Internal Auditor certification or experience supporting ISO audits is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience
• with exposure to both operational and strategic HR functions.
• Proven experience independently managing broad HR responsibilities beyond recruitment and administration.
• Strong hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, including:
• Recruitment & talent acquisition
• Employee onboarding and induction
• Employee relations and disciplinary management
• Performance management and KPI frameworks
• HR policy development and implementation
• Attendance and workforce management
• Training and employee development
• HR compliance and labor law matters
• Employee exits and terminations
• HR audits and ISO compliance support
• Experience handling recruitment across multiple organizational levels, including senior and managerial hires.
• Proven ability to work independently and build or improve HR systems, processes, and organizational structures.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and handling confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Previous experience in UAE/GCC environments with multicultural and expatriate workforces is highly preferred.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong recruitment and talent sourcing capability
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Process improvement and organizational development mindset
• Strong interpersonal and employee engagement skills