Human Resources Manager

• Build and transform the HR function • Recent UAE HR experience required About Our Client • Our client is a large, manpower-intensive organisation operating within the trading, distribution and operational services sector. Job Description • Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies • Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations • Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives • Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes • Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility • Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation • Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives The Successful Applicant • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is required. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification • Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility • Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes • Recent UAE experience is essential, including a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance • Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment • Based in Abu Dhabi What's on Offer • Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up • Direct exposure to senior leadership and key strategic decision-making • Broad remit covering HR transformation, organisational design, workforce planning and governance • Opportunity to drive cultural change and implement best-practice HR frameworks Contact: Screenshot 2026-07-28 160154.pngElle Appleby Quote job ref: JN-092026-7103096 Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification; Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility; Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes; Recent UAE experience essential, including strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance; Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment; Based in Abu Dhabi.

Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies; Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations; Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives; Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes; Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility; Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation; Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives