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Position Overview We are seeking to hire a seasoned HR Manager / Senior HR Manager with extensive experience in the UAE/GCC retail sector. This role will be responsible for driving the HR strategy, partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, and managing the complete employee lifecycle.
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Position Overview
We are seeking to hire a seasoned
Hr Manager And Senior Hr Manager
with extensive experience in the UAE/GCC retail sector.
This role will be responsible for driving the HR strategy, partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, and managing the complete employee lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of regional labor regulations, and proven experience in retail HR operations.
Strategic Hr & Business Partnership
- Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams.
- Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans.
- Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization.
Employee Lifecycle Management
- Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation.
- Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO).
- Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives.
Uae Labour Law & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and GCC regulations.
- Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
Performance & Talent Management
- Implement performance management frameworks.
- Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office.
- Identify high-potential talent and succession planning pipelines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies.
- Benchmark compensation structures within the retail industry.
Hr Operations & Policies
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE regulations.
- Ensure HR systems and documentation are audit-ready.
- Lead HR reporting, analytics, and dashboards for management.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/ HRCI- SPHR/GPHR or related field
- 10–15+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector.
- Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Experience managing multi-store retail workforce.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership & Team Management
- Change Management
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