People Operations Manager
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About the Role
Kaizen Asset Management Services seeks an experienced People Operations Manager to lead all operational HR activities including payroll, compliance, employee lifecycle management, and employee relations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end People Operations function, developing standards, procedures, and internal controls
- Ensure full adherence to UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies; manage investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Oversee monthly payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timeliness; resolve payroll queries promptly
- Lead all stages of the employment journey from offer issuance to offboarding, including probation reviews, confirmations, leave, attendance, and visa/work permit processes
- Design, coordinate, and continuously improve onboarding processes; manage resignations, terminations, and final settlements; conduct exit interviews
- Act as primary point of contact for employee relations matters; support managers in resolving conflicts, performance issues, and workplace concerns
Requirements
- Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or related field; CIPD Level 5+, SHRM certification, or Master's degree highly preferred
- 7 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including minimum 3 years in a senior role
- Deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, Dubai government frameworks, immigration procedures, and local HR practices
- Proficient across HR Operations, Employee Relations, Payroll, Compliance, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, and Performance Management
- Excellent written/spoken English; Arabic proficiency is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and effective at managing competing priorities in fast paced environments
- Skilled in HR software and MS Office suite
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Role Overview
- The People Operations Manager serves as the operational backbone of the People & Culture function.
- You will lead and oversee all people operations activities — including payroll, compliance, employee lifecycle management, policy governance, and employee relations.
- This role focuses on delivering a seamless, compliant, and positive employee experience from hire to exit.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead People Operations Function: Own and lead the end to end People Operations function; serve as the main point of contact for all operational HR matters; develop standards, procedures, and internal controls; drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all People processes
- Ensure Compliance & Governance: Guarantee full adherence to UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies; manage investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations in a fair and legally compliant manner; maintain accurate employment records and statutory filings; coordinat
- Manage Payroll & Compensation Administration: Oversee monthly payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timeliness; resolve payroll queries promptly; and support annual salary reviews and compensation activities
- Oversee Employee Lifecycle Management: Lead all stages of the employment journey — from offer issuance, contract management, and onboarding through promotions, transfers, and offboarding; administer probation reviews, confirmations, leave, attendance, and visa/work permit processes; and ensure accur
- Enhance Onboarding & Offboarding: Design, coordinate, and continuously improve onboarding processes to deliver a positive first experience; manage all pre employment and induction activities; oversee resignations, terminations, and final settlements; conduct and analyze exit interviews to identify t
- Lead Employee Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters; support managers in resolving conflicts, performance issues, and workplace concerns; and ensure all cases are handled confidentially, consistently, and in line with legal requirements
Key Skills & Competencies
- Core Skills: Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management; Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; Continuous improvement mindset; Ability to build strong business partnerships; Adaptability, resilience, and sound professional judgment
- Technical Skills: HRIS administration and system management; Advanced Excel, operational reporting, and dashboard management; Process mapping, documentation, and workflow design; Data analysis and record integrity; Policy development, implementation, and governance
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or related field; CIPD Level 5+, SHRM certification, or Master's degree highly preferred
- Experience: 7 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including minimum 3 years in a senior role; proven track record in the Dubai market. Strong advantage if background is in property, real estate, asset/facilities/owners association management, or professional services
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, Dubai government frameworks, immigration procedures, and local HR practices
- Core Functional Skills: Proficient across HR Operations, Employee Relations, Payroll, Compliance, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, and Performance Management
- Soft & Technical Skills: Excellent written/spoken English; Arabic proficiency is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; highly organized, detail oriented, and effective at managing competing priorities in fast paced environments. Skilled in HR software and MS Office suit
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