Human Resources Manager – Dubai

About the role

A leading trade and investment company in Dubai, working with a recruiter, is hiring a Human Resources Manager for its Dubai headquarters. The role is newly created and combines hands-on HR delivery with business partnering, regional projects and digital transformation. It works closely with business departments and management, helps standardise HR processes and builds a more consistent regional approach across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as an HR business partner, advising managers and employees and turning business needs into practical HR solutions.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career development, employee engagement and organisational change.
• Help develop and standardise regional HR policies, frameworks, tools and processes, supporting the longer-term development of a Centre of Excellence.
• Guide and support local HR representatives across MEA offices, balancing consistency with local legislation and business requirements.
• Review HR processes and improve efficiency and employee experience through HR technology, workflow automation and data analytics.
• Support regional HR initiatives by giving guidance, training and feedback to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, support HR audits, governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders across HR, General Affairs, IT, Legal, Compliance, Finance and other functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner or generalist capacity.
• Broad experience across HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and talent management.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and advising managers on people matters.
• Experience in a multinational, culturally diverse environment; Middle East and Africa exposure is an advantage.
• Experience in HR process improvement, HR systems, workflow automation, data analytics or digital transformation.

Required skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn and drive improvements.

What we offer

• Budgeted package of AED 18K - AED 21K plus flight ticket and bonus.

Only shortlisted candidates will be approached.