Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Dubai, UAE

Nationality

India

Salary

Not Specified

Gender

Male

Arabic Fluency

Not Specified

Job Function

HR, Recruitment & Training

Company Industry

Retail

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned HR Manager / Senior HR Manager with extensive experience in the UAE/GCC retail sector. This role will be responsible for driving the HR strategy, partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with UAE Labor Law, and managing the complete employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of regional labor regulations, and proven experience in retail HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams.

• Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans.

• Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation.

• Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO).

• Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives.

UAE Labor Law & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law and GCC regulations.

• Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.

Performance & Talent Management

• Implement performance management frameworks.

• Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office.

• Identify high-potential talent and succession planning pipelines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies.

• Benchmark compensation structures within the retail industry.

HR Operations & Policies

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE regulations.

• Ensure HR systems and documentation are audit-ready.

• Lead HR reporting, analytics, and dashboards for management.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Dubai, UAE

Nationality

India

Salary

Not Specified

Gender

Male

Arabic Fluency

Not Specified

Job Function

HR, Recruitment & Training

Company Industry

Retail

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned HR Manager / Senior HR Manager with extensive experience in the UAE/GCC retail sector. This role will be responsible for driving the HR strategy, partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with UAE Labor Law, and managing the complete employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of regional labor regulations, and proven experience in retail HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams.

• Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans.

• Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation.

• Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO).

• Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives.

UAE Labor Law & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law and GCC regulations.

• Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling.

Performance & Talent Management

• Implement performance management frameworks.

• Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office.

• Identify high-potential talent and succession planning pipelines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies.

• Benchmark compensation structures within the retail industry.

HR Operations & Policies

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE regulations.

• Ensure HR systems and documentation are audit-ready.

• Lead HR reporting, analytics, and dashboards for management.