About the job

Our client is expanding into the UAE and seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Human Resources function with a manufacturing and/or construction background.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day HR operations, support workforce planning, ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, and strengthen employee relations across office and operational teams.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDrive end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage manpower planning and coordinate with department heads and project/operations teams to meet staffing requirements.
• Oversee recruitment for both white-collar and blue-collar roles, including technical, supervisory, skilled, and general workforce positions where applicable.
• Manage employee records, attendance, leave, overtime, payroll coordination, and final settlements in coordination with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE requirements, and applicable company policies.
• Coordinate employment visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and related government-relations/PRO activities.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace disputes professionally and confidentially.
• Support performance appraisal processes, training needs, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, including manpower, attrition, recruitment, attendance, and compliance updates for management.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture across corporate and operational environments.

• RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a managerial or senior HR role.
• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Proven work experience in the UAE.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, visa procedures, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to manage high-volume hiring, site-based or factory-based workforce needs, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and people-management skills.