Our client is seeking an experienced Group HR & Admin Manager to lead the Human Resources and Administration function across a diversified group of companies operating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Based at the Dubai Head Office, the role will have responsibility for approximately 400 employees, covering both office-based professionals and a substantial blue-collar operational and site workforce.The successful candidate will establish a consistent, compliant and practical HR framework across multiple group entities, while managing the full employee lifecycle, workforce welfare, HR policies and procedures, payroll coordination, immigration, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who can operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels and act as a trusted HR partner to senior management while remaining visible and approachable to employees across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Strategy

• Review, update and implement HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook in accordance with UAE and KSA labour legislation.
• Establish a consistent HR framework across all group entities while accommodating the operational requirements of office-based and blue-collar workforces.
• Advise senior management on organisational structure, workforce planning, employee matters and people-related risk.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across office, operational and site-based positions, including job descriptions, sourcing, interviews, offers and mobilisation.
• Lead structured employee onboarding, induction, offboarding and exit processes.

Workforce Welfare

• Oversee the welfare, accommodation, transport and day-to-day HR management of the blue-collar workforce.
• Ensure compliance with WPS and applicable labour accommodation requirements.
• Promote fair treatment, timely grievance handling and a strong duty of care for site-based employees.

Payroll & Benefits

• Coordinate the HR component of monthly payroll, WPS compliance, leave administration, gratuity and end-of-service calculations in partnership with Finance.
• Administer group medical insurance and employee benefits, including enrolments, additions, deletions and annual renewals.
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