Human Resources Manager

Role Purpose

HR Operations & Governance

• Execute approved HR policies, procedures, and guidelines across the organisation
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and internal policies
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, leave data, and HR documentation
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and trackers

People Administration & Employee Relations

• Manage people administration across the employee lifecycle
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary cases with neutrality and legal accuracy
• Conduct investigations and ensure fair, consistent application of disciplinary procedures
• Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct and internal disciplinary frameworks

Recruitment, Onboarding & PRO Coordination

• Report on recruitment progress and onboarding status in coordination with Hiring Managers, Talent Acquisition, and PRO
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure documentation readiness and induction completion
• Track visa and immigration status through the PRO and flag risks, delays, or compliance issues
• Ensure offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation are issued accurately and on time

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, deductions, and incentives
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Manage health insurance enrollments, renewals, and employee queries

Exit Management

• Conduct exit interviews and ensure completion of offboarding documentation
• Coordinate visa cancellations and final settlements through the PRO and Finance
• Ensure all employee records are closed accurately

Team Management & Reporting Structure

• Manage and supervise individuals within the HR team
• Create and maintain clear reporting structures and role accountability
• Review team outputs and ensure quality and timeliness
• Maintain operational discipline through clear workflows and ownership

Experience

• 5–7 years of HR experience
• Minimum 2 years in an HR managerial or team lead role in Dubai, UAE
• Strong exposure to HR operations, people administration, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance

& Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of UAE labour laws
• High attention to detail and execution discipline
• Ability to manage people and enforce accountability
• Clear, professional stakeholder communication
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

& Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• CIPD, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent certification preferred