Human Resources Manager

HR Manager

The Role

A well-established food manufacturing business in the UAE is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop its people function across production, supply chain, and commercial teams.

This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering robust HR operations while partnering closely with site leadership to support a safe, compliant, and high-performing food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full employee lifecycle across factory and office populations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
• Partner with senior leadership and plant management on workforce planning, engagement, and organisational development
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with UAE labour law and food manufacturing best practice
• Manage employee relations cases, disciplinary processes, grievances, and investigations
• Support compliance requirements related to audits, certifications, and site governance (e.g. hygiene, safety, and conduct standards)
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and HR reporting
• Support learning, training, and development initiatives across production and management teams
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives within a factory-based environment
• Ensure accurate HR data, reporting, and compliance at all times

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial production environments is strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of UAE labour law and HR compliance
• Comfortable operating in a factory / site-based environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to support both shop-floor and senior leadership
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and commercially aware approach
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage

Why Apply

• Key HR leadership role within a growing food manufacturing business
• Broad scope covering both operational and strategic HR
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact across production and corporate teams