Human Resources Manager

• This is a highly visible and hands-on opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to build, professionalise and lead the HR function.
• The role is ideally suited to someone who has successfully upgraded or transformed HR functions and enjoys creating structure, accountability and scalable people practices from the ground up.

Client Details

• Our client is a large, manpower-intensive organisation operating within the trading, distribution and operational services sector.

Description

• Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies
• Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations
• Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives
• Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes
• Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility
• Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation
• Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives

Job Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key strategic decision-making
• Broad remit covering HR transformation, organisational design, workforce planning and governance
• Opportunity to drive cultural change and implement best-practice HR frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is required. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility
• Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes
• Recent UAE experience is essential, including a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance
• Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment
• Based in Abu Dhabi