Human Resources Manager

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organization in Dubai, seeks a seasoned Human Resources Manager to spearhead the HR department. This hands-on position demands a professional adept at managing the entire employee lifecycle, enhancing HR frameworks, and collaborating closely with senior executives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations ensuring effective implementation of policies and standard procedures.
• Design, execute, and refine HR policies, methodologies, and exceptional practices.
• Handle employee relations and counsel management and staff on HR matters.
• Direct recruitment, onboarding, talent performance evaluation, and growth initiatives.
• Guarantee adherence to UAE labor laws and related statutory requirements.
• Oversee HR systems, streamline processes, and manage accurate reporting.
• Assist in compensation, benefits administration, payroll activities, and overall employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on people strategy and organizational necessities.
• Lead and mentor a compact HR team comprising three direct reports.
• Foster a workplace environment characterized by professionalism, accountability, and high performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Possesses between 8 to over 15 years of progressive experience in HR roles, particularly in managerial or HR business partner positions.
• Extensive familiarity with HR systems, processes, best practices, and policy formulation.
• Deep expertise in UAE HR laws and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated capacity to oversee multiple HR functions rather than specializing exclusively.
• Experience leading teams and operating autonomously in lean or entrepreneurial setups.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Assertive and confident demeanor, effective in engaging senior executives.
• International or multicultural work exposure considered a plus.
• Proficiency in French or Arabic languages is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Work Location: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Excellent opportunity to lead a comprehensive HR function within an expanding company.

If you are a seasoned HR professional eager to influence all facets of HR in a thriving organization, we encourage you to apply.