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VentureOne seeks an HR Manager to build and run the core HR function for AD Robotics, a next-generation robotics venture. You will own the employee lifecycle end-to-end, from onboarding and payroll to performance management and compliance, shaping policies and culture in a fast-growing technical organization.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement core HR infrastructure including HRIS, employee records, and workflow systems
- Own the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, probation, performance management, promotions, transfers, and offboarding
- Manage UAE labour law compliance, including MOHRE regulations, visa and work permit processes, and Emiratisation requirements
- Administer payroll processing and coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant salary disbursement (WPS)
- Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures aligned with UAE law and company values
- Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support headcount planning, offer structuring, and new joiner integration
- Lead employee relations matters, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution
- Build and administer compensation and benefits frameworks, including health insurance, leave policies, and end of service calculations
- Drive performance management cycles, goal setting, and manager capability building across the organisation
- Support organisational design, workforce planning, and change management as the company grows
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or standalone HR leadership role
- Proven experience building or scaling an HR function in a start up, scale up, or high growth environment
- Strong working knowledge of UAE labour law, MOHRE processes, visa/immigration procedures, and WPS payroll requirements
- Hands on experience with HRIS platforms and HR process design
- Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters with sound judgement and discretion
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering directly with founders or C suite leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree or professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM SCP, or equivalent) preferred
- Experience in a technology, robotics, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environment preferred
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About The Company
- VentureOne is building a new venture focused on next generation robotics, developing intelligent service robots designed to operate safely and efficiently in human environments.
About The Role
- The HR Manager is a foundational leadership role responsible for building and running the core HR function for AD Robotics as the company scales from early stage venture to full operational maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement core HR infrastructure including HRIS, employee records, and workflow systems appropriate for a scaling organisation.
- Own the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, probation, performance management, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
- Manage UAE labour law compliance, including MOHRE regulations, visa and work permit processes, and Emiratisation requirements.
- Administer payroll processing and coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant salary disbursement (WPS).
- Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures aligned with UAE law and company values.
- Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support headcount planning, offer structuring, and new joiner integration.
- Lead employee relations matters, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy.
- Build and administer compensation and benefits frameworks, including health insurance, leave policies, and end of service calculations.
- Drive performance management cycles, goal setting, and manager capability building across the organisation.
- Support organisational design, workforce planning, and change management as the company grows across functions and geographies.
- Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives suited to a fast paced, technical, multicultural workforce.
- Ensure accurate HR reporting and metrics for leadership, including headcount, attrition, and workforce cost analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or standalone HR leadership role.
- Proven experience building or scaling an HR function in a start up, scale up, or high growth environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UAE labour law, MOHRE processes, visa/immigration procedures, and WPS payroll requirements.
- Hands on experience with HRIS platforms and HR process design in a growing organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters with sound judgement and discretion.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering directly with founders or C suite leadership.
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM SCP, or equivalent).
- Experience in a technology, robotics, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in recruitment.
- Exposure to HR technology implementation, including HRIS selection and integration with ATS platforms.
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