Human Resources Manager

We are looking to hire an experienced HR Manager for our Sharjah Office who will be responsible for managing the overall Human Resources function of the company, including recruitment, employee relations, labour management, HR administration, performance management, training, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a manufacturing concern / industrial environment and will be responsible for maintaining an effective, productive, and well-managed workforce. About the Job Role: Lead and manage the overall HR function, developing and implementing effective HR strategies, policies, and practices aligned with the Company's business requirements. - Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of employees across various functions and levels. - Manage employee relations, including employee grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace concerns, and other HR-related issues, ensuring fair and effective resolution. - Manage labour relations and maintain effective communication with the operational workforce, labour representatives, and unions. - Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Laws, employment regulations, government requirements, and Company policies. - Manage HR administration and employee lifecycle activities, including employee records, onboarding, transfers, promotions, attendance, leave, benefits, payroll coordination, performance management, training, and separation processes. - Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives covering performance management, employee engagement, training, and development, in line with business requirements and applicable regulations. - Prepare and maintain HR reports and workforce analytics covering headcount, recruitment, employee turnover, attendance, leave, manpower costs, and other key HR metrics. - Assess and mitigate potential risks associated with HR operations, employee relations, labour management, and regulatory compliance, and develop appropriate measures to ensure business continuity. - Collaborate with senior management and departmental heads to understand workforce requirements, resolve HR-related matters, and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and practices. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications: - Must be based in Sharjah, UAE. - Minimum 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing concern / industrial organization with an annual turnover of minimum AED 300 - 500 million. - Strong hands-on experience across the full spectrum of HR functions, with particular experience in recruitment, employee relations, and labour management. - Thorough knowledge of UAE Labour Laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices. - Proven experience in dealing with labour unions, labour representatives, and a diverse operational workforce. - Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills. - Must be fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi; knowledge of additional languages commonly spoken by the workforce will be an advantage. - Must have a good level of computer literacy & have experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and HR / ERP systems. • - Must have good leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Show more Show less

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing concern / industrial organization with turnover of AED 300-500 million. Thorough knowledge of UAE Labour Laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices. Fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi; additional languages advantageous. Strong hands-on experience across HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and labour management. Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and HR/ERP systems; good leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Lead and manage the overall HR function for the Sharjah office, developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and practices aligned with business requirements. Manage end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, onboarding. Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and labour management. Maintain compliance with UAE Labour Laws, government regulations, and company policies. Oversee HR administration and lifecycle activities (records, onboarding, transfers, promotions, attendance, leave, benefits, payroll coordination, performance management, training, separations). Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives for performance, engagement, and development. Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics. Assess and mitigate HR-related risks to ensure business continuity. Collaborate with senior management to align workforce requirements with HR practices.