People & Culture Manager

People & Culture Manager – Dubai | AED 18K–22K per month We are hiring a People & Culture Manager on behalf of our client, a growing organization based in Sharjah. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can operate strategically and operationally — driving people strategy, culture, and talent acquisition while also managing day-to-day HR operations in a hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR & Culture • Develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals • Lead culture and engagement initiatives across onshore and offshore teams • Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession Talent Acquisition • Lead full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and structured hiring processes • Build pipelines of top-tier talent and improve candidate experience Employee Experience & Engagement • Design engagement programs (e.g. pulse surveys, team building) • Manage employee relations and promote inclusion across teams Performance & Development • Run performance appraisal cycles • Design L&D programs aligned with future skills (digital, AI, leadership) Ideal Candidate Profile: • 8–12 years of HR experience, across strategic and operational areas • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; CIPD or SHRM preferred • Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and HR compliance • Proven success in talent acquisition and culture-building • Experience with HRIS, ATS, and modern HR tools

8–12 years of HR experience, across strategic and operational areas; Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; CIPD or SHRM preferred; Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR compliance; Proven success in talent acquisition and culture-building; Experience with HRIS, ATS, and modern HR tools.

Strategic HR & Culture: Develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals; Lead culture and engagement initiatives across onshore and offshore teams; Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession. Talent Acquisition: Lead full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and structured hiring processes; Build pipelines of top-tier talent and improve candidate experience. Employee Experience & Engagement: Design engagement programs (e.g. pulse surveys, team building); Manage employee relations and promote inclusion across teams. Performance & Development: Run performance appraisal cycles; Design L&D programs aligned with future skills (digital, AI, leadership).