HR Manager (Emirati) – Transportation Sector

About the role

The company, a sister entity of DAS Holding operating in the transportation sector, seeks an experienced Emirati HR Manager to lead its human resources function. You will be responsible for shaping HR strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving employee engagement across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee engagement, wellness, training, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Laws and related regulations.
• Develop HR action plans focused on diversity, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with business leaders on restructuring, workforce planning, culture, and change‑management initiatives.
• Design and implement programs that improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance engagement, and strengthen retention.
• Establish and monitor HR metrics to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Maintain a market‑competitive total rewards and compensation framework aligned with company strategy.
• Develop and communicate competitive employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to management to achieve business objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including senior‑level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Proven expertise in compensation & benefits, performance management, employee engagement, organizational development, and change management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills