Human Resources Manager

Our client is expanding into the UAE and seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Human Resources function with a manufacturing and/or construction background. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day HR operations, support workforce planning, ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, and strengthen employee relations across office and operational teams. Key Responsibilities • Drive end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding. • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with business objectives. • Manage manpower planning and coordinate with department heads and project/operations teams to meet staffing requirements. • Oversee recruitment for both white-collar and blue-collar roles, including technical, supervisory, skilled, and general workforce positions where applicable. • Manage employee records, attendance, leave, overtime, payroll coordination, and final settlements in coordination with Finance. • Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE requirements, and applicable company policies. • Coordinate employment visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and related government-relations/PRO activities. • Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace disputes professionally and confidentially. • Support performance appraisal processes, training needs, employee development, and retention initiatives. • Prepare HR reports, including manpower, attrition, recruitment, attendance, and compliance updates for management. • Support a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture across corporate and operational environments. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a managerial or senior HR role. • Mandatory experience in the manufacturing or construction industry. • Proven work experience in the UAE. • Fluent in Arabic and English; strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, visa procedures, and HR compliance requirements. • Experience with recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and performance management. • Ability to manage high-volume hiring, site-based or factory-based workforce needs, and multiple stakeholder relationships. • Strong organisational, problem-solving, and people-management skills.