About the job

Job Title: Senior Manager - HRLocation: Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose:We are looking for a Senior Manager – HR to shape the way we deliver people services and strengthen HR governance across the organisation. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership: ensuring our policies and practices meet the highest standards while making the employee experience simpler, more responsive and more effective.

You will lead a team, partner closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners, and drive improvements across the full employee lifecycle. It is an opportunity to build strong HR foundations that support growth and make a meaningful difference to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Governance and ComplianceDevelop, implement and maintain HR governance frameworks, policies and procedures aligned with UAE labour law and organisational requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments, identify compliance gaps and lead action plans to address them.
• Advise HR Business Partners and leadership on HR governance, policy interpretation and compliance matters.
• Monitor changes to UAE employment laws and regulations and ensure HR practices remain up to date.

• People Services ManagementLead the delivery of employee lifecycle services, including onboarding, HR operations, benefits administration and offboarding.
• Improve the speed, quality and consistency of HR services through better processes, technology, automation and data analytics.
• Oversee employee data systems, maintaining data accuracy, security and confidentiality.
• Champion improvements that make HR services easier to access and enhance the employee experience.

• Policy Development and ImplementationDevelop, review and update HR policies and procedures to reflect business needs, legal requirements and good practice.
• Work with Legal, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure policies are practical, enforceable and communicated clearly.
• Build understanding of HR policies across the organisation and support their consistent application.

• Leadership and CollaborationLead, coach and develop a team of HR professionals, setting clear priorities and high standards for service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners, business leaders and other stakeholders to ensure HR services respond to business needs.

• Strategic InitiativesContribute to strategic HR programmes, including diversity and inclusion, workforce planning and organisational development.
• Use industry trends, employee feedback and service data to identify opportunities to improve HR governance and people services.
• Support change management for new HR policies, processes and systems.

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in HR governance, compliance, or HR operations.
• Strong background in policy development, HR systems, and service delivery management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE employment laws, HR compliance standards, and best practices.