Group Human Resources Manager

About the role

Mine & Yours Group develops and manages premium Italian dining and hospitality concepts, including its flagship venue Chic Nonna in the DIFC, Dubai. It is strengthening its central functions to support growth, and the Group Human Resources Manager oversees the full HR remit across the holding company and its restaurant operations. The role is full-time and on-site in Dubai, reporting to the CFO/General Manager and taking part in the Group's Executive Committee meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Review, implement and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and best practices, adapting them to stakeholder needs and the Group's evolution.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition, onboarding, the employee lifecycle and exit formalities.
• Manage the payroll process in coordination with Finance.
• Lead workforce planning and develop performance management frameworks.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and ensure consistent application of compensation and benefits structures.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, manage employee relations and support managers in resolving workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with DIFC Employment Laws and Regulations and UAE Labour Law, lead HR projects and systems improvements, and give strategic HR advice to senior leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management, working with Heads of Department to drive initiatives that boost engagement, retention and workforce development, including reviewing the staff incentive plan.

Required profile

• 5+ years of proven experience in a senior HR role in the UAE, preferably in premium fine dining, food and beverage or luxury hospitality.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a master's degree or CIPD/SHRM certification is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English is a must; Italian and/or French is a strong advantage.
• Experience in diverse, multinational environments and strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required skills

• Talent acquisition, workforce planning, employer branding and onboarding.
• Performance management, learning and development, succession planning and employee relations.
• End-to-end payroll management, including WPS, with Finance.
• Compensation, benefits, HR analytics, labour cost monitoring and HR budget management.
• Knowledge of UAE employment law and the DIFC Employment Laws and Regulations.