ROLE OVERVIEW:
Leads HR operations and people programmes within the approved scope ensuring compliant consistent employee practices while supporting workforce planning management capability and organisational effectiveness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead HR planning and delivery across recruitment HR operations employee relations performance compensation and benefits learning HRIS and workforce planning.
Advise managers on workforce planning organisational changes employee matters performance and policy interpretation.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes headcount tracking probation reviews and employee lifecycle administration.
Maintain HR policies records and practices in line with applicable UAE labour requirements and internal governance.
Develop workforce metrics and reporting identify trends and recommend practical improvements to retention engagement and performance.
Lead and develop the HR team manage relevant vendors / systems and support annual people planning and budget activities.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Progressive HR experience covering recruitment employee relations payroll coordination workforce planning and UAE labour compliance and demonstrated capability at the specified management level.
Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and relevant employment arrangements applicable to the organisation.
Experience with enterprise HRIS/ATS payroll and time-attendance platforms (vendor flexible).
Strong employee-relations judgement confidentiality stakeholder management problem-solving and written communication skills.
Ability to balance operational accuracy with business-focused HR advice and measurable people outcomes.
PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
CIPD SHRM or equivalent HR qualification.
Experience leading HR in a multi-site engineering technology government-facing or highly controlled environment if relevant.
Required Skills:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Progressive HR experience covering recruitment employee relations payroll coordination workforce planning and UAE labour compliance and demonstrated capability at the specified management level. Working knowledge of UAE employment legislation and relevant employment arrangements applicable to the organisation. Experience with enterprise HRIS/ATS payroll and time-attendance platforms (vendor flexible). Strong employee-relations judgement confidentiality stakeholder management problem-solving and written communication skills. Ability to balance operational accuracy with business-focused HR advice and measurable people outcomes. PREFERRED / ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: CIPD SHRM or equivalent HR qualification. Experience leading HR in a multi-site engineering technology government-facing or highly controlled environment if relevant.