Senior HR Manager

About This Role

The Senior Manager – HR & Admin will play a critical role in shaping and executing the HR strategy in alignment with the company’s vision and business goals. He/ She will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, from talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, employee relations & engagement, and compliance.

The Senior Manager – HR & Admin will be a strategic partner, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership capability and promote a culture of inclusion and high performance.

HR Strategic Leadership

· Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives.

· Provide guidance to department heads and managers on workforce planning, organizational structure, and other HR related pillars.

· Develop and manage the HR department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while optimizing costs and aligning expenditures with organizational financial goals.

· Establish HR dashboards to enable data driven leadership decisions.

Compensation & Benefits:

· Drive the development and execution of overall total rewards strategy in alignment with business goals.

· Lead the design and evolution of total rewards programs that ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

· Lead compensation benchmarking initiatives to inform pay structure and ensure competitiveness across geographies and roles.

· Analyze the market trends and employee needs to define suitable and scalable competitive benefits offerings for employees.

· Act as a strategic advisor to leadership team and head of departments on compensation frameworks.

Talent Management:

· Oversee the development and execution of effective talent acquisition strategies, to attract develop and retain top talent

· Partner with various department leaders for workforce planning, succession planning and leadership pipeline development that support growth and efficiency.

· Be a champion of the organization's employer brand as part of the HR Strategy. Collaborate with various departments, to showcase the company culture, values, and career opportunities.

Culture Development and Employee Engagement:

· Champion a high-performance, inclusive and values-driven culture by driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, reinforce company values, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

· Lead the employee engagement strategies to foster an inclusive culture and enhance morale and productivity.

· Develop and implement clear and effective internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging, facilitate organizational changes, and promote transparency, alignment, and employee engagement

Risk Management and Compliance:

· Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that align with corporate governance and International HR standards.

· Mitigate organizational risk through proactive HR governance and employee relations management.

· Conduct regular HR audits to identify potential compliance gaps, policy deviations, or risks in areas such as payroll, benefits administration, and employee documentation.

· Maintain data protection and confidentiality standards in line with GDPR or local data privacy laws.

· Monitor vendor and third-party compliance to ensure adherence to labor standards and company policies and international HR standards.

Performance Management:

· Oversee the performance management framework, processes and policies that align with business strategy while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

· Support leaders on performance management tools, conducting fair evaluations and provision of constructive feedback.

· Promote and encourage a culture of continuous feedback between managers and employees.

· Create and implement talent development and learning programs for employees.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3-7 years’ experience in HR in managerial or leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, business management or related field (Professional Certifications or licenses: SHRM or CIPD or equivalent, desired)
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment laws is required; familiarity with EU employment laws is an added advantage, along with HR policies and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• Competencies:
• HR Policy creation and implementation
• Compensation and benefits frameworks and benchmarking
• Strategic workforce planning and HR strategy execution
• Business process optimization and change management.
• Advanced analytical skills.

Work Location: In person