Human Resources Manager

Job Description

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.
• Date Opened 11/10/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Computer & Network Security
• Work Experience 6-9 years
• City Abu Dhabi
• State/Province Abu Dhabi
• Country United Arab Emirates
• Zip/Postal Code 0000