Human Resources Manager

About the role

Windmills Group, an asset valuation, building consulting and management advisory firm based in the UAE, is looking for an HR Manager to lead its HR function. The role partners with senior management to align workforce planning, organizational development and talent acquisition with business objectives, covering recruitment, performance management, compensation and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Act as HR product owner for internal systems (recruitment, HR staff, employee management, leave modules), defining requirements, testing features and driving continuous improvement, and own system rollout, training and troubleshooting
• Manage the full visa lifecycle (entry permits, employment visas, renewals, cancellations, status changes) and labour cards, Emirates ID, and related medical and insurance formalities, liaising with PROs, typing centres, MOHRE, GDRFA and other authorities across Dubai, Ajman and Abu Dhabi
• Ensure contracts, policies and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) and advise management on disciplinary matters, grievances, probation and terminations
• Manage end-of-service calculations, WPS compliance and MOHRE disputes
• Write and own job descriptions and postings, coordinate hiring needs with department heads, source and screen candidates directly and use external agencies or headhunters when needed
• Build a pipeline of industry-relevant talent (valuers, surveyors, building consultants)

Required profile

• 7 years of progressive HR experience in the UAE, including 2+ years as HR Manager or senior HR Generalist
• Master's degree in HR, Law, Business Administration or a related field
• HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHRi) is a strong plus; a law background is preferred

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and its practical application
• Solid, current knowledge of UAE visa, immigration and labour card processes
• Knowledge of the property/asset valuation, real estate or building surveying industry, or willingness to learn it quickly
• Ability to write basic system requirements for developers and genuine interest in HR technology
• Proven ability to run recruitment end-to-end, including managing external agency relationships