Human Resources Manager

About the role

A leading Home & Personal Care Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced and hands‑on HR Manager to lead the organisation’s HR function. The role covers day‑to‑day HR operations for both blue‑collar and white‑collar workforces, ensuring strong employee relations, compliance and effective service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end HR operations, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee movements and off‑boarding.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce requirements, employee relations, performance and people‑related matters.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary cases, investigations and workplace concerns.
• Lead Emiratization initiatives and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and local regulations.
• Oversee HR administration, attendance, leave, payroll coordination, employee records, benefits and reporting.
• Coach, develop and hold the HR team accountable for high‑quality service delivery.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement, training, development and retention programmes.
• Provide HR insights to senior management on workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG or other operationally intensive environments.
• Proven experience managing both blue‑collar and white‑collar workforces.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, Emiratization and HR compliance.
• Previous experience leading and developing an HR team.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• Hands‑on HR operations expertise.
• Commercial mindset with ability to operate at operational and strategic levels.