HR Manager - Nursery
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About the Role
A nursery group in Dubai is seeking an HR Manager to lead HR operations across branches, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and regulatory bodies like KHDA and ADEK. The ideal candidate has 5 years of HR experience with 2-3 years in a managerial role and strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day to day HR operations across all nursery branches
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, KHDA, ADEK, and internal policies
- Maintain accurate, up to date, and audit ready employee records and HR documentation
- Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with legal requirements
- Lead end to end recruitment processes including manpower planning, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring
- Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and ensure timely recruitment across branches
- Ensure all hiring complies with regulatory approvals (KHDA/MOHRE requirements)
- Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience across the organisation
- Design and implement structured onboarding programs for all new employees
- Ensure smooth employee lifecycle management from onboarding to exit
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives
- Lead performance management processes including probation reviews, appraisals, and development plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal communication)
- Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and problem solving capability
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The Role
- Lead and manage day to day HR operations across all nursery branches.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, KHDA, ADEK, and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate, up to date, and audit ready employee records and HR documentation.
- Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with legal requirements.
- Lead end to end recruitment processes including manpower planning, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring.
- Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and ensure timely recruitment across branches.
- Ensure all hiring complies with regulatory approvals (KHDA/MOHRE requirements).
- Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience across the organisation.
- Design and implement structured onboarding programs for all new employees.
- Ensure smooth employee lifecycle management from onboarding to exit.
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
- Lead performance management processes including probation reviews, appraisals, and development plans.
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers on people management and HR best practices.
- Oversee payroll inputs including attendance, leave, and employee changes in coordination with Finance.
- Prepare HR reports and dashboards (turnover, headcount, recruitment, etc.).
- Support HR budgeting, cost analysis, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Coordinate with the Government Relations Officer to ensure timely processing of visas, work permits, Emirates ID, and medicals.
- Ensure all employee documentation is valid and compliant with UAE regulations.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal communication).
- Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and problem solving capability.
About the company
- Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors.
- Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.
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