Human Resources Manager

About the role

Cinemacity is looking for an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead Human Resources across all its branches in the UAE. The role works closely with Management, Branch Managers and Department Heads to run day-to-day HR operations and to build and improve HR policies, processes and systems in line with UAE Labour Law and HR best practice. It suits someone who can balance strategic HR work with operational responsibility in a fast-paced, multi-site cinema, hospitality and F&B environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle and daily HR operations across all branches and the Head Office, keeping practices consistent and records accurate.
• Manage recruitment and workforce planning across cinema, F&B, technical, corporate and management roles, including sourcing, interviewing, salary benchmarking and offers.
• Lead employee relations: grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, performance issues and formal HR documentation.
• Oversee visas, work permits, labour contracts and immigration, coordinating with the PRO so documents stay valid and compliant.
• Verify monthly payroll inputs with Finance (attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, incentives, adjustments, final settlements).
• Maintain salary structures, grading and compensation frameworks, supporting salary benchmarking, increments, promotions and reviews.
• Develop and implement HR policies covering leave, attendance, recruitment, discipline, performance, compensation, benefits and conduct.
• Keep HR aligned with UAE employment law and advise Senior Management on HR risks and compliance.
• Build performance management, development, succession planning, retention and recognition initiatives with managers.
• Lead HR transformation projects such as HRIS, payroll and attendance systems, biometrics, digital records, approvals, reporting and automation.
• Act as an HR partner to the CEO and Senior Management on workforce planning, restructuring, expansion and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Professional HR qualification such as CIPD, SHRM or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist.
• Strong UAE HR experience and good working knowledge of UAE employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site HR operations.
• Experience in cinema, entertainment, hospitality, F&B, retail or similar high-volume environments is highly advantageous.
• Ability to turn policies into practical procedures, and a hands-on, proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Interested candidates can send their CV by email to the company's HR team.