Human Resources Manager

HR Manager UAE

Reports To: Group HR Director / CEO (as per corporate structure)

Business Unit / Division Department : Corporate HR UAE Operations

(Covering Manufacturing, Construction Projects, and Corporate Functions)

Key Relationships

Internal: CEO & Executive Management

Finance Department

Operations & Factory Managers

Project Managers

Legal Department

External: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

JAFZA (where applicable)

Insurance Providers

Recruitment Agencies

External Legal Advisors

Work Location : UAE (Head Office + Factory/Project Site Visits as required)

Classification :Full Time

Job Smmary

The HR Manager UAE is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end human resources function across Albaddad's UAE entities, ensuring full compliance with UAE Labor Law, supporting operational workforce requirements in manufacturing and construction projects, and aligning HR strategy with corporate business objectives.

The role oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation & benefits, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Management

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business growth plans.

Lead workforce planning for factories and projects.

Establish HR KPIs and monitor performance metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity ratios).

2. Recruitment & Workforce Planning

Manage full recruitment lifecycle for white-collar and blue-collar workforce.

Forecast manpower requirements based on project pipeline and production capacity.

Optimize labor cost structures.

3. Compensation & Benefits

Oversee payroll accuracy and timeliness.

Design salary structures aligned with UAE market benchmarks.

Monitor overtime calculations and labor cost controls.

4. Legal Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with UAE Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 and its Executive Regulations.

Manage employee contracts, policy updates, and disciplinary procedures.

Coordinate with MOHRE, Free Zones, and Immigration authorities.

Handle labor disputes and represent the company in mediation processes when required.

5. Employee Relations & Engagement

Lead grievance handling and disciplinary investigations.

Promote employee engagement initiatives.

Monitor retention strategies and turnover trends.

6. Performance Management

Implement KPI-driven performance appraisal systems.

Align bonus and incentive frameworks with productivity metrics.

Support leadership development initiatives.

7. HR Operations & Systems

Ensure proper HR documentation and employee records management.

Improve HRIS systems and reporting dashboards.

Supervise visa processing, medical insurance, and labor card renewals.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Master's degree or HR certification (CIPD / SHRM) preferred.

Minimum 812 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Experience in Construction / Manufacturing sectors is mandatory.

Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Free Zone regulations.

Proven experience managing 1000+ workforce environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of UAE labor compliance and workforce cost modeling.

Strong payroll management and HR analytics capability.

Workforce planning and manpower budgeting expertise.

Policy drafting and SOP development.

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinking

High integrity and confidentiality

Strong negotiation & conflict resolution skills

Decision-making under pressure

Leadership and team management