Human Resources Manager
Role Overview
The HR Manager leads the HR function and partners with senior management on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent acquisition aligned with business objectives.
The role manages recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, and talent retention.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Windmills Group
Established in 2016, Windmills Group is a UAE-based asset valuation, building consulting, and management advisory firm.
Its services include valuation of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, trade-related properties, plant, machinery, and equipment, as well as building consulting.
The company reports more than 1,000 corporate clients and a global network in 13 countries.
Job summary
The HR Manager leads the HR function and partners with senior management on workforce planning, organizational development, and talent acquisition aligned with business objectives.
The role manages recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, and talent retention.
HR technology and systems
- Own internal recruitment, HR staff, employee management, and leave systems as HR product owner.
- Work with the development team to define requirements, test features, and drive continuous improvement.
- Identify inefficient manual processes for digitization and own system rollout, training, and troubleshooting.
UAE visa and compliance
- Manage 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 relevant authorities across Dubai, Ajman, and Abu Dhabi.
- Ensure contracts, policies, and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021).
- Advise management on disciplinary matters, grievances, probation, and terminations; manage end-of-service calculations, WPS compliance, and MOHRE disputes.
Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Write and own job descriptions and postings, coordinate hiring needs with department heads, and plan outreach for each role.
- Source and screen candidates directly; engage external recruitment agencies or headhunters when appropriate.
- Build an ongoing pipeline of industry-relevant talent, including valuers, surveyors, and building consultants, rather than recruiting only reactively.
Experience and education
- At least 7 years of progressive HR experience in the UAE, including 2 or more 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.
- CIPD, SHRM-CP, or PHRi certification is a strong plus; candidates with a law background are preferred.
Knowledge and skills
- Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and its practical application; current knowledge of UAE visa, immigration, and labour card processes.
- Knowledge of the property, asset valuation, real estate, or building surveying industry, or genuine willingness to learn it quickly.
- Comfort writing basic system requirements for developers and genuine interest in HR technology.
- Proven ability to run recruitment end-to-end, including management of external agency relationships.
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