HR Office Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment type: Full-time, fixed-term

Work arrangement: Office-based, with regular site visits

Reports to: Managing Director

Team: Leads a team of four HR staff

About the employer

A privately owned food and hospitality group operating across multiple locations in the UAE.

The role

We’re seeking an experienced HR Office Manager to oversee the group’s day-to-day HR operations. You’ll lead the HR office team and ensure employee processes, records and reporting are handled accurately and consistently across all locations.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the employee lifecycle, including offers, onboarding, documentation, transfers and offboarding.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee files and HR records.
Manage leave, attendance and end-of-service calculations, and provide timely payroll inputs to Finance.
Coordinate with the company PRO on visas, renewals, cancellations, Emirates ID and labour card processing.
Support compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE requirements, WPS and Emiratisation obligations.
Handle employee queries, grievances and disciplinary processes, maintaining clear written records and escalating when needed.
Manage, develop and allocate work across a team of four HR staff.
Administer the HRMS/HRIS, including configuration, data migration, staff training and ongoing maintenance.
Prepare monthly reports covering headcount, turnover, absence, recruitment and open positions.
Coordinate manpower requirements and recruitment administration with department heads and site managers.
Support staff accommodation, transport and welfare arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
At least 6 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
At least 3 years’ experience in the UAE or wider GCC, with working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE procedures.
Experience in a multi-site business with a large frontline workforce, preferably in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, retail, facilities management or logistics.
Practical experience administering or implementing an HRMS/HRIS.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence preparing reports independently.
Strong written English, attention to detail, discretion and sound employee-relations judgment.
CIPD, SHRM or equivalent qualification is an advantage. Arabic is also an advantage.

benefits: annual leave:30 days, annual air ticket for self, to home country, medical insurance and employment visa.

To apply, please submit your updated CV and expected salary

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