Job Description

Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies
Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations
Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives
Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes
Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility
Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation
Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is required. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification
Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility
Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes
Recent UAE experience is essential, including a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance
Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment
Based in Abu Dhabi

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Responsibilities

Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies
Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations
Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives
Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes
Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility
Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation
Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is required. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification
Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility
Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes
Recent UAE experience is essential, including a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance
Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment
Based in Abu Dhabi