HR Manager

Confidential Company

JD for the role of HR Manager

The HR Manager will be required to lead and implement human resource strategies for our Dubai and GCC operations (Abu Dhabi and KSA). This is a strategic and operational HR role, responsible for driving talent management, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and HR business partnering in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key requirements:

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to local leadership, translating business goals into people strategies.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive culture, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process to accelerate new hire productivity and integration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and applicable GCC regulations.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Oversee disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievance resolutions in accordance with local labor practices.
• Drive annual appraisal cycles, bonus planning, and salary reviews aligned with HQ.
• Design and roll out employee engagement programs, wellbeing initiatives.
• Conduct pulse surveys and drive action plans to enhance employee experience.
• Manage end to end HR operations, HR audits, payroll etc. in line with local legal requirements.
• Own local policy development, ensuring alignment with regional norms.
• Oversee filing of work permits and ensure compliance.
• Office management