HR Manager

Job Role: Human Resources Manager

Job type: Full-time

Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

About the Role:

We’re hiring a HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR strategies and operations and support people practices. This is a high-ownership, generalist role suited for professionals who can independently drive core HR processes, ensure compliance, and partner with business stakeholders to enable performance and retention. Experience in handling multi-region HR operations is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Collaborate with business stakeholders in multiple countries to understand hiring needs and evolving team structures
• Coordinate end-to-end hiring by working with business heads and recruitment partners
• Oversee interview scheduling, offer rollouts, and smooth onboarding processes

Performance, Development, and HR Partnering

• Act as an HR partner by aligning talent strategies with business needs
• Implement performance review cycles, KPIs, and feedback mechanisms in coordination with business heads.
• Liaise with business leaders to identify talent gaps and accordingly curate training needs.
• Support the design of learning & development programs (by partnering with external consultants)
• Maintain performance documentation and ensure clarity and consistency in appraisal processes

Employee Relations and Retention

• Act as the point of contact for HR queries and employee support across regions
• Foster a positive employee experience through effective communication and relationship management
• Identify attrition risks and support proactive retention measures

HR Operations and Compliance

• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, documentation, policy implementation, and exit formalities
• Oversee employment contracts, visa renewals, insurance, and compliance documentation for the multi regional teams
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs and ensure accuracy for both local and expat employees
• Maintain up-to-date HR records and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies

Cross-Border HR Coordination

• Liaise with local HR/admin partners in various regions to align operational processes
• Support travel, relocation, and assignment logistics for cross-border teams
• Ensure consistency in employee experience and HR practices across geographies

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, with exposure to both operational and people-focused responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of labour law, payroll, and HR documentation practices
• Prior exposure in cross-border team management is a strong advantage
• Ability to work independently and partner with business functions across locations
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in an HR Generalist role?
• Have you independently managed the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to exit)?
• Have you worked in a role that required coordination across multiple countries or time zones?
• Have you managed performance review cycles in collaboration with business heads?
• How many years of experience do you have in payroll management?
• On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest), how confident are you in handling labour law compliance for a mid-sized office setup?
• Are you comfortable working as an individual contributor initially, with the potential to build a small team later?
• Do you have prior experience in handling multi-region HR operations?
• Have you been part of setting up HR systems and processes from scratch?
• This role is 5 days a week from the office in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. Are you comfortable travelling here daily?
• Your current monthly salary? (in AED)
• Your expected monthly salary? (in AED)
• Your notice period? (in days)