Senior HR Manager

International Community Schools

Location: Abu Dhabi
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
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Key skills in this ad

Skills and tools

Human resources
Employee relations
Payroll
CIPD

Experience

Minimum 5–8 years

Languages

English
Arabic

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

About this role

Welcome to International Community Schools Abu Dhabi! At ICS, our unwavering commitment is to provide a stimulating and intellectually challenging environment that empowers our students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and inspired learners, fully prepared to thrive in the 21st Century. Renowned for our outstanding, holistic education and the development of future leaders, we have earned an enviable reputation in the region for delivering high-quality private education to students from FS/KG to Year 13/Grade 12.

We offer a diverse range of curriculum, including both the British and American programs, as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB), Advance Placement (AP), and Ministry of Education (MOE) programs, exceeding minimum expectations and covering a wide array of subjects. International Community Schools (ICS) is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior HR Manager to lead and oversee Human Resources operations across all ICS branches. Based at our Head Office in Abu Dhabi and reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising HR Officers across all school branches, ensuring consistent HR practices, effective workforce management, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and evaluate HR Officers across all ICS branches, ensuring efficient and standardized HR operations.
Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization.
Oversee recruitment, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and staff retention.
Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, ADEK regulations, and other applicable educational and employment requirements.
Manage workforce planning, staffing requirements, organizational structures, and succession planning.
Oversee payroll coordination, compensation and benefits, employee contracts, and HRMS operations.
Provide strategic HR guidance and recommendations directly to the CEO and senior management.
Handle complex employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and performance-related concerns.
Drive HR process improvements, digital transformation, and consistent implementation of HR systems across all branches.
Monitor HR performance indicators, prepare management reports, and ensure accountability across branch HR teams. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is an advantage.
Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience , including substantial experience in a senior HR leadership or managerial position.
Previous experience in the UAE education sector, particularly managing HR operations across multiple schools or branches, is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, ADEK requirements, HR policies, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to lead and manage geographically distributed HR teams.
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Experience working with HRMS/ERP platforms and HR reporting systems.
Excellent command of English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Benefits As per UAE Labor Laws.

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