Senior HR Officer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior management to support business growth and organizational development.
• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and promote a fair and disciplined work environment.
• Lead initiatives to improve HR processes, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on complex employee relations matters and organizational challenges.
• Manage and oversee grievance handling, disciplinary actions, investigations, and conflict resolution while ensuring confidentiality and impartiality.
• Ensure the organization's HR practices align with the requirements of applicable labor legislation, particularly UAE employment laws and regulations.
• Design and implement systems that protect and safeguard employee welfare while maintaining organizational standards and accountability.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR policies, employment contracts, personnel files, and HR documentation to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk.
• Develop and strengthen performance management systems, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Advise leadership on organizational restructuring, change management, and strategic workforce decisions.
• Mentor and guide the HR team, promoting professionalism, consistency, and high ethical standards.
• Liaise with government authorities and external stakeholders on employment-related matters when required.
• Establish clear frameworks for attendance management, code of conduct enforcement, disciplinary procedures, and employee accountability.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree and/or professional HR certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to senior HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in UAE Labor Law, employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and policy formulation.
• Proven track record of developing and strengthening HR functions within growing organizations.
• Extensive experience in aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives and organizational growth plans.
• Strong background in designing and implementing HR systems, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and emotional maturity.
• Ability to maintain firm and consistent standards while balancing employee welfare and organizational interests.
• Experience working across multicultural environments and diverse workforces.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• A mature HR professional with substantial real-world experience in handling complex workplace situations and organizational transformation.
• Respected for maintaining discipline, enforcing policies fairly and consistently, and upholding professional standards.
• Confident in providing constructive feedback and challenging existing practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Possesses a consultative approach with the ability to advise leadership on both operational and strategic HR matters.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture built on accountability, compliance, respect, and employee well-being.

Job Type: Full-time