Human Resources Manager
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About the Role
Parker Connect seeks an experienced HR Manager for the UAE/GCC retail sector. The role drives HR strategy, ensures UAE Labour Law compliance, and manages the full employee lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams
- Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans
- Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization
- Oversee end to end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation
- Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO)
- Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and GCC regulations
- Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling
- Implement performance management frameworks
- Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office
- Identify high potential talent and succession planning pipelines
- Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies
Requirements
- Master's degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/HRCI SPHR/GPHR or related field
- 10 15+ years of HR experience with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector
- Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Experience managing multi store retail workforce
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Position Overview
- We are seeking to hire a seasoned HR Manager / Senior HR Manager with extensive experience in the UAE/GCC retail sector.
- This role will be responsible for driving the HR strategy, partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, and managing the complete employee lifecycle.
- The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of regional labor regulations, and proven experience in retail HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams.
- Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans.
- Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization.
- Oversee end to end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation.
- Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO).
- Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and GCC regulations.
- Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.
- Implement performance management frameworks.
- Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office.
- Identify high potential talent and succession planning pipelines.
- Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/ HRCI SPHR/GPHR or related field
- 10–15+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector.
- Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Experience managing multi store retail workforce.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Leadership & Team Management
- Change Management
- Compliance & Governance
- Data Driven Decision Making
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