# Human Resources Manager — Michael Page

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month (employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-19
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/human-resources-manager-at-michael-page-4469512225?_l=en

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## Description

• 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

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## Requirements

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.

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