Human Resources Manager

About the Role

HR Operations Leadership

• Oversee HR service delivery for Development and Consulting business units, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant HR processes.
• Lead and coach the HR Associate to deliver timely, accurate HR support across onboarding, visa processing, HR documentation, data management, and employee support.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop aligned recruitment strategies.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment activities: role scoping, interviewing, and selection.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and lead salary negotiations in alignment with the Group's Compensation & Benefits framework.
• Contribute to workforce planning, ensuring manpower requirements align with business forecasting and project demands.

Onboarding & Induction

• Ensure new joiners experience a seamless onboarding process, including documentation, systems setup, and induction planning.
• Conduct or support HR induction sessions to ensure employees understand company culture, expectations, and policies.

Employee Relations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns, providing timely and appropriate guidance.
• Support managers in handling performance, behavioural, and grievance matters in line with HR policy and UAE Labour Law.
• Escalate sensitive or high‑risk employee relations issues to the Group HR Director with recommended action plans.

Performance Management

• Support the rollout and embedding of the Group’s Performance Management Framework.
• Guide managers on objective setting, mid-year reviews, performance discussions, and development planning.
• Ensure documentation and processes are completed accurately and on time.

HR Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, processes, and governance across both business units.
• Educate managers and staff on HR procedures, promoting compliance and clarity.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with Group standards.

Learning & Development (New Section)

• Identify training needs across Development and Consulting units through manager input, skills assessments, and performance discussions.
• Coordinate and support delivery of technical, functional, and soft‑skills training programs in line with the Group Learning & Development framework.
• Partner with the Group HR Director on leadership development, coaching programs, and career development initiatives.
• Track training participation, evaluate program effectiveness, and ensure continuous improvement of L&D offerings.
• Support employees and managers in creating and implementing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Liaise with external training providers where required, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality delivery.

Support for HR Projects & Initiatives

• Contribute to Group-wide HR initiatives such as organisational design, culture programs, HRIS / ERP rollouts, compensation and Benefits reviews, and employee experience improvements.
• Lead or support change management activities tied to HR transformation projects.

Reporting & HR Analytics

• Prepare HR reports and metrics for the business units, including headcount, attrition, recruitment pipelines, and employee issues.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on workforce data and trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 to 8 years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally within real estate development, consulting, or project‑based industries.
• Strong recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations expertise.
• Solid understanding of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting HR projects or transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with managers and employees
• Problem solving and conflict resolution capability
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Team leadership and coaching skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset