Senior Manager- HR Operations (UAEN)

Overview

Senior Manager – HR Operations

Dubai

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and governance oversight for HR Operations and Employee Services.
• Establish and enforce operating models, process standards, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, GPSSA, and internal governance frameworks.
• Oversee manpower governance, budget alignment, and Emiratization target tracking.Lead governance and performance oversight of outsourced workforce providers.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle operations including onboarding, payroll inputs, HRIS management, leave administration, and exits.
• Oversee employment contracts, visa processing, medical insurance, and government registrations.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on headcount, manpower utilization, and HR KPIs.
• Ensure HR data integrity, audit readiness, and operational compliance.
• Align subsidiary HR Operations with group HR standards and policies.
• Lead and develop the HR Operations team, fostering a service-oriented and compliance-driven culture.
• Knowledge, skills & experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP or CIPD Level 7 is an advantage.
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role managing HR Operations in a multi-entity or government-linked environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, and GPSSA regulations.
• Proven experience in HR operational governance, manpower control, outsourced workforce management, and workforce analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and presentation skills.

Availability

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or with a maximum 30-day notice period after accepting the offer.
• We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the

United Arab Emirates