Human Resources Manager
Listed on 2026-02-28
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, Talent Manager, Employee Relations -
Management
HR Manager, Talent Manager, Operations Manager, Employee Relations
Reports To:
Group HR Director / CEO (as per corporate structure)
Business Unit / Division Department :
Corporate HR – UAE Operations
(Covering Manufacturing, Construction Projects, and Corporate Functions)
Key Relationships
Internal: CEO & Executive Management
Finance Department
Operations & Factory Managers
Project Managers
Legal Department
External:
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
JAFZA (where applicable)
Insurance Providers
Recruitment Agencies
External Legal Advisors
Work Location : UAE (Head Office + Factory/Project Site Visits as required)
Classification :
Full Time
The HR Manager – UAE is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end human resources function across Albaddad’s UAE entities, ensuring full compliance with UAE Labor Law, supporting operational workforce requirements in manufacturing and construction projects, and aligning HR strategy with corporate business objectives.
The role oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation & benefits, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business growth plans.
- Lead workforce planning for factories and projects.
- Establish HR KPIs and monitor performance metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity ratios).
- Manage full recruitment lifecycle for white-collar and blue-collar workforce.
- Forecast manpower requirements based on project pipeline and production capacity.
- Oversee payroll accuracy and timeliness.
- Design salary structures aligned with UAE market benchmarks.
- Monitor overtime calculations and labor cost controls.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 and its Executive Regulations.
- Manage employee contracts, policy updates, and disciplinary procedures.
- Coordinate with MOHRE, Free Zones, and Immigration authorities.
- Handle labor disputes and represent the company in mediation processes when required.
- Lead grievance handling and disciplinary investigations.
- Monitor retention strategies and turnover trends.
- Align bonus and incentive frameworks with productivity metrics.
- Ensure proper HR documentation and employee records management.
- Improve HRIS systems and reporting dashboards.
- Supervise visa processing, medical insurance, and labor card renewals.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Master’s degree or HR certification (CIPD / SHRM) preferred.
Minimum 8–12 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
Experience in Construction / Manufacturing sectors is mandatory.
Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Free Zone regulations.
Proven experience managing 1000+ workforce environments preferred.
Technical Skills- Advanced knowledge of UAE labor compliance and workforce cost modeling.
- Strong payroll management and HR analytics capability.
- Workforce planning and manpower budgeting expertise.
- Policy drafting and SOP development.
- Strategic thinking
- High integrity and confidentiality
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