HR Business Partner – Beauty/Wellness

About the role

The HR Business Partner will manage the full spectrum of HR activities across a multi‑site beauty and wellness business in the UAE, acting as the primary HR contact for management, branch teams and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll for ~380 staff and high‑volume hiring for salon professionals.
• Oversee payroll processing, WPS compliance, commission calculations and resolve salary queries.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions and performance management in line with UAE Labour Law.
• Ensure HR documentation, visas, Emiratization targets and compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate training, development initiatives and employee engagement activities across all locations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5‑7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in multi‑site retail, beauty, hospitality or wellness environments.
• Proven track record in high‑volume recruitment, employee relations and HR generalist functions.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Emiratization requirements.

Required skills

• Training Development
• Compliance
• UAE Labour Law
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment
• Payroll
• Insurance administration
• Emiratization
• HR Administration
• Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management