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Human Resources Manager
Expertise Recruitment
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Posted 2 days ago
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ROLE OVERVIEW: Leads HR operations and people programmes within the approved scope, ensuring compliant, consistent employee practices while supporting workforce planning, management capability and organisational effectiveness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead HR planning and delivery across recruitment, HR operations, employee relations, performance, compensation and benefits, learning, HRIS and workforce planning. • Advise managers on workforce planning, organisational changes, employee matters, performance and policy interpretation. • Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, headcount tracking, probation reviews and employee lifecycle administration. • Maintain HR policies, records and practices in line with applicable UAE labour requirements and internal governance. • Develop workforce metrics and reporting, identify trends and recommend practical improvements to retention, engagement and performance. • Lead and develop the HR team, manage relevant vendors / systems and support annual people planning and budget activities. Requirements ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Progressive HR experience covering recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, workforce planning and UAE labour compliance and demonstrated capability at the specified management level. • Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and relevant employment arrangements applicable to the organisation. • Experience with enterprise HRIS/ATS, payroll and time-attendance platforms (vendor flexible). • Strong employee-relations judgement, confidentiality, stakeholder management, problem-solving and written communication skills. • Ability to balance operational accuracy with business-focused HR advice and measurable people outcomes. PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • CIPD, SHRM or equivalent HR qualification. • Experience leading HR in a multi-site, engineering, technology, government-facing or highly controlled environment, if relevant.