HR Business Lead

Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a highly capable and experienced HR professional who can independently manage, develop, and elevate the Human Resources function within the organization. This role requires a well-rounded HR expert with strong operational and strategic HR capabilities, capable of handling the full employee lifecycle across all organizational levels, including senior employees and management. The ideal candidate will not only manage day-to-day HR operations but will also contribute to building scalable HR systems, improving organizational structure, strengthening compliance, and supporting long-term business objectives. This position is ideal for someone who can work autonomously, take ownership of the HR department, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR & Organizational Development • Independently lead and strengthen the HR function with minimal supervision while acting as a trusted HR advisor to management. • Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with organizational goals and UAE labor law requirements. • Partner directly with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee engagement, talent development, and performance management initiatives. • Build and improve HR systems, processes, governance structures, and operational efficiencies. • Contribute to organizational development, succession planning, and long-term workforce planning initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to modernize and enhance HR operations and employee experience. Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle Management • Independently manage the full employee lifecycle across all organizational levels, including junior, mid-level, senior, managerial, and leadership hires • Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interviewing, shortlisting, salary benchmarking, negotiation, selection, and onboarding/offboarding. • Partner with department heads and senior management to identify hiring needs and attract high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals. • Conduct competency-based interviews and assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and cultural fit. • Develop and improve recruitment processes, employer branding initiatives, and talent acquisition strategies. • Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, appointment letters, HR documentation, and employee handbooks. • Develop & manage onboarding and induction programs to ensure smooth integration of new employees. • Professionally handle employee exits including resignations, terminations, redundancy processes, disciplinary separations, and exit interviews. • Advise management on termination procedures, legal considerations, and compliance with UAE labor laws. • Analyse employee turnover trends and exit feedback to support retention and organizational improvement initiatives. Training, Development & Employee Engagement • Identify training needs, skill gaps, and employee development opportunities across departments. • Design and coordinate training, onboarding, and professional development programs to enhance employee performance and workforce capability. • Support management in succession planning, career development, and leadership growth initiatives. • Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and employee development outcomes. • Promote a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and professional growth. • Develop and implement employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and retention initiatives to improve workplace satisfaction and productivity. HR Audit, ISO & Continuous Improvement • Lead HR-related ISO audits, compliance reviews, and internal audits. • Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, forms, records, and documentation aligned with ISO standards and organizational requirements. • Prepare HR audit reports, compliance documentation, and management review materials. • Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvement initiatives to strengthen HR effectiveness and compliance. • Ensure HR practices meet internal governance standards and external audit requirements. • International Recruitment & Global Talent Acquisition • Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives for both local and international candidates across multiple functions and organizational levels. • Source, attract, and assess international talent through global recruitment channels, professional networks, international job boards, executive search methods, and strategic recruitment partnerships. • Manage international hiring processes, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, relocation coordination, onboarding, and integration support. • Develop and implement international recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates from diverse geographic regions and talent markets. • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of international talent for current and future workforce needs, particularly for specialized, technical, hard-to-fill, and leadership positions. • Conduct international market mapping, salary benchmarking, and talent intelligence research to support strategic workforce planning and hiring decisions. • Establish and manage relationships with international recruitment agencies, executive search firms, universities, professional organizations, Employer of Record (EOR) providers, payroll partners, and workforce solutions providers to strengthen global talent acquisition capabilities. • Coordinate with overseas recruitment consultancies, legal advisors, and employment partners to facilitate the hiring of employees based outside the UAE, ensuring compliance with country-specific labor laws, employment regulations, statutory requirements, taxation obligations, and workforce practices. HR Compliance, Legal & Government Relations • Liaise with the PRO (Public Relations Officer) and government authorities regarding: • Visa processing and renewals • Work permits and labor approvals • Employee onboarding/offboarding formalities • Employment contracts and legal documentation • Immigration and labor department requirements • Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, organizational policies, and regulatory standards. • Handle disciplinary procedures, investigations, and employment compliance matters appropriately. Employee Relations & Performance Management • Manage and resolve employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts professionally and confidentially. • Handle sensitive employee matters involving senior staff and management-level employees. • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture. • Develop, implement, and improve KPI frameworks and performance management systems across departments. • Support department heads in setting measurable KPIs, probation evaluations, employee assessments, and performance improvement plans (PIPs). • Coordinate

Strategic HR & Organizational Development: Independently lead and strengthen the HR function with minimal supervision while acting as a trusted HR advisor to management. Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with organizational goals and UAE labor law requirements. Partner directly with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, employee engagement, talent development, and performance management initiatives. Build and improve HR systems, processes, governance structures, and operational efficiencies. Contribute to organizational development, succession planning, and long-term workforce planning initiatives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to modernize and enhance HR operations and employee experience.\n\nTalent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle Management: Independently manage the full employee lifecycle across all organizational levels, including junior, mid-level, senior, managerial, and leadership hires. Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate screening, interviewing, shortlisting, salary benchmarking, negotiation, selection, and onboarding/offboarding. Partner with department heads and senior management to identify hiring needs and attract high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals. Conduct competency-based interviews and assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and cultural fit. Develop and improve recruitment processes, employer branding initiatives, and talent acquisition strategies. Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, appointment letters, HR documentation, and employee handbooks. Develop & manage onboarding and induction programs to ensure smooth integration of new employees. Professionally handle employee exits including resignations, terminations, redundancy processes, disciplinary separations, and exit interviews. Advise management on termination procedures, legal considerations, and compliance with UAE labor laws. Analyse employee turnover trends and exit feedback to support retention and organizational improvement initiatives.\n\nTraining, Development & Employee Engagement: Identify training needs, skill gaps, and employee development opportunities across departments. Design and coordinate training, onboarding, and professional development programs to enhance employee performance and workforce capability. Support management in succession planning, career development, and leadership growth initiatives. Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and employee development outcomes. Promote a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and professional growth. Develop and implement employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and retention initiatives to improve workplace satisfaction and productivity.\n\nHR Audit, ISO & Continuous Improvement: Lead HR-related ISO audits, compliance reviews, and internal audits. Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, forms, records, and documentation aligned with ISO standards and organizational requirements. Prepare HR audit reports, compliance documentation, and management review materials. Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvement initiatives to strengthen HR effectiveness and compliance. Ensure HR practices meet internal governance standards and external audit requirements.\n\nInternational Recruitment & Global Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives for both local and international candidates across multiple functions and organizational levels. Source, attract, and assess international talent through global recruitment channels, professional networks, international job boards, executive search methods, and strategic recruitment partnerships. Manage international hiring processes, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, relocation coordination, onboarding, and integration support. Develop and implement international recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified candidates from diverse geographic regions and talent markets. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of international talent for current and future workforce needs, particularly for specialized, technical, hard-to-fill, and leadership positions. Conduct international market mapping, salary benchmarking, and talent intelligence research to support strategic workforce planning and hiring decisions. Establish and manage relationships with international recruitment agencies, executive search firms, universities, professional organizations, Employer of Record (EOR) providers, payroll partners, and workforce solutions providers to strengthen global talent acquisition capabilities. Coordinate with overseas recruitment consultancies, legal advisors, and employment partners to facilitate the hiring of employees based outside the UAE, ensuring compliance with country-specific labor laws, employment regulations, statutory requirements, taxation obligations, and workforce practices.\n\nHR Compliance, Legal & Government Relations: Liaise with the PRO (Public Relations Officer) and government authorities regarding visa processing and renewals, work permits and labor approvals, employee onboarding/offboarding formalities, employment contracts and legal documentation, immigration and labor department requirements. Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, organizational policies, and regulatory standards. Handle disciplinary procedures, investigations, and employment compliance matters appropriately.\n\nEmployee Relations & Performance Management: Manage and resolve employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts professionally and confidentially. Handle sensitive employee matters involving senior staff and management-level employees. Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture. Develop, implement, and improve KPI frameworks and performance management systems across departments. Support department heads in setting measurable KPIs, probation evaluations, employee assessments, and performance improvement plans (PIPs). Coordinate