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Senior Human Resources Manager Middle East- Luxury Retail

HRsource
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Human resources managementEmployee relationsRecruitmentHR policy developmentPerformance managementSuccession planning
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Role overview

Newly created Senior HR Manager role based in Dubai for an international luxury brand expanding across the GCC.

The role will operate from the brand's regional headquarters and build the people structure supporting regional growth.

The successful candidate will act as the main HR point of contact for the GCC business.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day HR function across the region.
  • Partner with senior management on people, organisational, and business decisions.
  • Lead recruitment across corporate and retail functions.
  • Manage employee relations and advise managers.
  • Develop HR policies, processes, and ways of working.
  • Manage performance reviews, development plans, and succession discussions.
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding.
  • Coordinate payroll, benefits, and other HR services with external providers.
  • Support compensation reviews, headcount planning, and budgeting.
  • Build employee engagement and communication across the organisation.
  • Work with international HR teams while representing GCC business needs.

Candidate requirements

  • At least 8 years of HR experience, including substantial Middle East experience.
  • Experience in an international luxury brand environment is particularly relevant.
  • Strong UAE and wider GCC HR experience.
  • Understanding of retail and corporate populations.
  • Experience with employee relations, senior management advice, and broad recruitment.
  • Understanding of regional employment practices and labour legislation.
  • Ability to work strategically while handling operational detail and multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work without a large HR infrastructure.

Business context

The regional business is growing, with Dubai becoming an increasingly important hub for the brand.

The role offers the opportunity to shape how HR operates across the GCC.

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