• Progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, workforce planning and UAE labour compliance and demonstrated capability at the specified management level.

• Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and relevant employment arrangements applicable to the organisation.

• Experience with enterprise HRIS/ATS, payroll and time-attendance platforms (vendor flexible).

• Strong employee-relations judgement, confidentiality, stakeholder management, problem-solving and written communication skills.

• Ability to balance operational accuracy with business-focused HR advice and measurable people outcomes.

PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• CIPD, SHRM or equivalent HR qualification.

• Experience leading HR in a multi-site, engineering, technology, government-facing or highly controlled environment, if relevant.