About the Company

A leading UK-based business group with headquarters in Dubai, operating across the

UAE and Europe. The company has diversified operations including Property

Development, Trading, Property Management, and Project Management. The Dubai

headquarters employs more than 200 staff, while a significant portion of business

operations and workforce are based across European markets.

Position Summary

The HR Manager will lead and manage the Human Resources function across UAE and

UK operations, ensuring effective recruitment, employee welfare, compliance, and

organizational development. The role requires strong experience managing

multicultural teams and aligning HR practices with both UAE Labour Law and UK

employment standards.

The candidate will play a strategic and operational role in building structured HR

systems, improving employee engagement, and supporting business expansion across

multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for UAE and UK operations.
• Develop recruitment strategies aligned with business growth plans.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify manpower requirements.
• Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes.
• Work with recruitment agencies and international hiring platforms.
• Ensure compliance with visa, immigration, and employment regulations.

2. Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Design and implement structured onboarding programs.
• Ensure smooth induction for new employees across departments.
• Prepare employment contracts and documentation aligned with local laws.
• Manage probation evaluations and confirmations.
• Handle exit procedures and conduct exit interviews.

3. HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, employee handbook, and

company rules.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and UK employment regulations.
• Maintain HR governance standards across all company entities.
• Review and update policies periodically in line with organizational needs.

4. Staff Welfare & Employee Relations

• Manage employee welfare initiatives and workplace culture programs.
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Support management in disciplinary procedures when required.

5. HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain employee records, HR databases, and documentation systems.
• Oversee payroll coordination with finance teams.
• Monitor leave management, attendance, and performance tracking.
• Ensure HR reporting and workforce analytics are regularly updated.

6. Performance Management & Development

• Implement performance appraisal systems.
• Support leadership in performance improvement plans.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Organize professional development and leadership programs.

7. Organizational Development

• Support organizational restructuring and workforce planning.
• Establish HR best practices aligned with international standards.
• Drive HR digitalization and process improvements.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of HR experience, preferably in multinational organizations.
• Proven experience managing recruitment for both UAE and UK workforce.
• Strong background in employee relations, staff welfare, and HR operations.
• Experience handling HR functions for companies with 150+ employees

preferred.

• Exposure to real estate, property development, trading, or project management

sectors is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related

field.

• Professional HR certifications preferred (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and UK employment practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Policy drafting and HR governance expertise.
• High level of confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
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About the Company

A leading UK-based business group with headquarters in Dubai, operating across the

UAE and Europe. The company has diversified operations including Property

Development, Trading, Property Management, and Project Management. The Dubai

headquarters employs more than 200 staff, while a significant portion of business

operations and workforce are based across European markets.

Position Summary

The HR Manager will lead and manage the Human Resources function across UAE and

UK operations, ensuring effective recruitment, employee welfare, compliance, and

organizational development. The role requires strong experience managing

multicultural teams and aligning HR practices with both UAE Labour Law and UK

employment standards.

The candidate will play a strategic and operational role in building structured HR

systems, improving employee engagement, and supporting business expansion across

multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for UAE and UK operations.
• Develop recruitment strategies aligned with business growth plans.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify manpower requirements.
• Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes.
• Work with recruitment agencies and international hiring platforms.
• Ensure compliance with visa, immigration, and employment regulations.

2. Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Design and implement structured onboarding programs.
• Ensure smooth induction for new employees across departments.
• Prepare employment contracts and documentation aligned with local laws.
• Manage probation evaluations and confirmations.
• Handle exit procedures and conduct exit interviews.

3. HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, employee handbook, and

company rules.

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and UK employment regulations.
• Maintain HR governance standards across all company entities.
• Review and update policies periodically in line with organizational needs.

4. Staff Welfare & Employee Relations

• Manage employee welfare initiatives and workplace culture programs.
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
• Support management in disciplinary procedures when required.

5. HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain employee records, HR databases, and documentation systems.
• Oversee payroll coordination with finance teams.
• Monitor leave management, attendance, and performance tracking.
• Ensure HR reporting and workforce analytics are regularly updated.

6. Performance Management & Development

• Implement performance appraisal systems.
• Support leadership in performance improvement plans.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Organize professional development and leadership programs.

7. Organizational Development

• Support organizational restructuring and workforce planning.
• Establish HR best practices aligned with international standards.
• Drive HR digitalization and process improvements.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of HR experience, preferably in multinational organizations.
• Proven experience managing recruitment for both UAE and UK workforce.
• Strong background in employee relations, staff welfare, and HR operations.
• Experience handling HR functions for companies with 150+ employees

preferred.

• Exposure to real estate, property development, trading, or project management

sectors is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related

field.

• Professional HR certifications preferred (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and UK employment practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Policy drafting and HR governance expertise.
• High level of confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
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