Human Resources Manager

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across the UAE.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and management in Dubai.
• Coordinate with the Group Headquarters HR team.
• Manage onboarding, employee relations, contract changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Oversee attendance, leave, payroll inputs, documentation, and HR records.
• Ensure UAE Labor Law compliance.
• Manage visas, work permits, Emirates ID, medical insurance, and government processes.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and policy cases.
• Coordinate with Finance, IT, Administration, Government Relations, Talent Acquisition, and other departments.
• Prepare HR reports covering headcount, turnover, attendance, and employee movements.
• Support group HR policies, systems, and employee initiatives in the UAE.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant HR experience with strong HR operations and employee relations exposure.
• Strong practical knowledge of UAE Labor Law and employment requirements.
• Experience with employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, contracts, visas, work permits, and HR administration.
• Experience in retail, large groups, multi-entity organizations, or fast-growing companies is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Arabic and English communication skills.
• SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, or equivalent HR certification is an advantage.