Employee Relations Lead

Title and Location

Employee Relations Lead - Locations:
Dubai or Abu Dhabi (office in both locations). Reporting to:
Senior HR Leadership. Subordinates: ER Managers.

UAEN Applicants only please - non negotiable.

• Employee Relations Leadership

  Lead and develop the ER function across multiple geographies. Establish consistent ER standards, policies and governance frameworks. Coach and support ER teams on complex and high-risk cases. Promote a culture of accountability, fairness and risk awareness.

• Discipline & Grievance Management

  Oversee disciplinary and grievance frameworks and processes. Manage complex, high-risk or reputational ER cases. Ensure consistency and legal defensibility in decision-making.

• Advisory & Stakeholder Support

  Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on ER matters. Provide guidance on performance management, investigations and compliance. Support resolution of sensitive workforce issues.

• Policy & Compliance

  Interpret and communicate ER policies across the organization. Ensure consistent application aligned with local regulations. Strengthen adherence through HR and leadership teams.

• Escalation & Risk Management

  Act as final escalation point for critical ER issues. Identify systemic risks and define mitigation strategies. Ensure proper documentation and governance standards.

• Governance & Continuous Improvement

  Analyze ER trends and identify areas of risk or improvement. Enhance ER frameworks, reporting and controls. Drive proactive initiatives to reduce workforce risk.

Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to oversee the enterprise-wide ER function. This role will lead on complex employee matters, governance frameworks, and workforce risk, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices across multiple regions. The position plays a key role in safeguarding organizational integrity while promoting a high-performance and respectful workplace culture.