Human Resources Manager - Dubai

We are currently working with a leading trade and investment company in Dubai who are looking to hire a Human Resources Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s people strategy.

We are currently working with a leading multinational organisation to recruit a Human Resources Manager to support its Dubai headquarters and contribute to HR initiatives across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

This is a newly created, standalone role combining hands-on HR delivery and business partnering with regional projects and digital transformation. The successful candidate will work closely with business departments and management, while helping standardise HR processes and develop a more consistent regional approach across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner, advising managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters and translating business needs into practical HR solutions.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career development, employee engagement and organisational change.
• Contribute to the development and standardisation of 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, promoting consistency while accounting for local legislation and business requirements.
• Review existing HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience through HR technology, workflow automation and data analytics.
• Support the implementation of regional HR initiatives, providing guidance, training and feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation and management reports, while supporting HR audits, governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders across HR, General Affairs, IT, Legal, Compliance, Finance and other functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within an HR Business Partner or generalist capacity.
• Broad practical experience across HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and talent management.
• Experience partnering closely with business leaders and advising managers on people-related matters.
• Experience working in a multinational and 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.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage sensitive information confidentially.
• A proactive, open-minded and collaborative approach, with the humility to learn, the initiative to drive improvements and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Budget & Benefits

• The role is budgeted between AED 18K - AED 21K + flight ticket and bonus

This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys combining hands-on business partnering with broader regional projects, process improvement and the opportunity to help shape a more consistent and digitally enabled HR function across MEA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be approached.