HR Manager – Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all HR operations for a manufacturing/industrial business in Dubai, focusing on blue‑collar workforce management and compliance with UAE labour regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end HR operations including onboarding, offer letters, contracts, renewals, increments, promotions and exits.
• Lead recruitment for technical, site and corporate positions.
• Oversee blue‑collar workforce welfare, accommodation coordination and related matters.
• Coordinate with HSE teams to support site safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, WPS, labour contracts and visa requirements.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.
• Oversee payroll coordination, overtime, allowances, attendance and leave management.
• Coordinate with PROs for visas, medicals, Emirates ID, labour cards and renewals.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs and performance management systems.
• Support manpower planning, workforce deployment and HR cost control.
• Drive employee engagement, training, performance improvement and retention initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in the UAE.
• Proven HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience managing blue‑collar/site workforce.
• Solid knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, WPS and visa processes.
• Extensive recruitment and HR operations expertise.

Required skills

• Odoo HRMS (preferred).