HR & Office Manager (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

The HR & Office Manager is responsible for the overall governance, compliance and operational oversight of Human Resources and Workplace Operations across the group. The role covers recruitment governance, employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, performance administration, regulatory compliance, workplace infrastructure, vendor management, facilities budgeting, safety standards and business continuity. It holds full accountability for compliance with UAE labour laws, Emiratisation, GPSSA, NAFIS and all employee and owner permits and licenses. Execution may be delegated to the HR & Recruitment Executive and Office Administrator, but final oversight remains with the manager.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, performance administration, payroll coordination and HR documentation, keeping contracts, disciplinary processes, records and HR systems accurate, compliant and audit-ready.
• Supervise visa processing, government documentation and employee compliance, and maintain confidentiality and compliance with company policies and UAE labour regulations.
• Oversee Emiratisation, MOHRE, GPSSA and NAFIS compliance, and keep all regulatory documentation audit-ready.
• Oversee employee permits, insurance, licences and company owners' permits, and monitor regulatory changes.
• Oversee workplace operations, facilities, vendor management, office budgets, infrastructure, asset management and business continuity planning, including safety, emergency preparedness and workplace improvement initiatives.
• Develop and oversee training, onboarding and employee development, and lead the HR & Office Operations team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, Emiratisation, GPSSA and NAFIS requirements.
• Experience overseeing the full employee lifecycle, HR operations, compliance, payroll coordination and recruitment.
• Leadership, organisational and decision-making skills, excellent communication and attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.
• Arabic speaker.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS systems (KEKA or similar is an advantage)