Manager - HC Business Partnering

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Execute HR strategies aligned with business and organizational objectives.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development matters.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and applicable regulations.
• Support talent management and internal mobility initiatives to retain and develop technical talent.
• Implement HR policies, compensation, benefits, and performance management frameworks aligned with company standards.
• Manage employee relations matters with fairness, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Support recruitment and workforce planning activities aligned with business operating models.
• Lead change management initiatives, including reorganizations, integrations, and transformation projects.
• Drive employee engagement programs that support business culture and employee experience.

Education And Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree in HR, Employment Law, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent certifications are desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including 3-5 years in a strategic HRBP/HCBP role.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, technology, or other regulated environments.
• Proven experience supporting technical workforce populations and operational business functions.
• Strong background in talent development, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated success leading transformation, growth, restructuring, or integration initiatives.
• Startup or fast-growth environment experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience using HR systems, analytics, and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Advanced employee relations and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing operating environments and technical talent management.
• Ability to work effectively within complex, cross-functional organizations.

Functional Competencies

• Workforce Planning and People Analytics
• Organizational Change and Transformation
• Talent Mobility and Development
• Employee Engagement and Culture Building

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical and Insight-Driven
• Collaborative and Influential
• Change Leadership
• Culture Building and Innovation