* This is a highly visible and hands-on opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to build, professionalise and lead the HR function.

* The role is ideally suited to someone who has successfully upgraded or transformed HR functions and enjoys creating structure, accountability and scalable people practices from the ground up.

Client Details

* Our client is a large, manpower-intensive organisation operating within the trading, distribution and operational services sector.

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

Job Offer

* Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up

* Direct exposure to senior leadership and key strategic decision-making

* Broad remit covering HR transformation, organisational design, workforce planning and governance

* Opportunity to drive cultural change and implement best-practice HR frameworks

Requirements:

* 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