HR Manager

Executive Role Overview:

Mais Interior Design is seeking a highly experienced Executive Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at a strategic level. The role is critical in supporting senior management, driving organizational performance, and building a high-performance, compliant, and people-centric culture aligned with the company’s growth and project-driven environment.

Key Strategic Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the overall HR strategy in alignment with Mais Interior Design’s business objectives.

• Act as a strategic business partner to senior management in organizational design, workforce planning, and manpower optimization.

• Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, training, and compliance.

• Lead, design, implement, and manage performance appraisal systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with operational goals and reward frameworks.

• Establish and enforce HR policies, procedures, governance, and best practices.

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Drive strategic recruitment initiatives to attract talent suitable for the interior design and project-based industry.

• Lead organizational change initiatives and support cultural transformation.

• Oversee compensation structures, salary reviews, and market benchmarking.

• Manage HR budgets and control manpower and overhead costs.

• Prepare executive HR reports, analytics, and dashboards for senior leadership.

• Handle complex employee relations matters, disputes, and disciplinary actions with professionalism and sound judgment.

• Lead learning, development, leadership programs, and succession planning.

• Represent the company in audits, inspections, and with relevant authorities.

• Promote employee engagement, retention, and a performance-driven workplace culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including senior or executive leadership roles.

• Proven expertise in performance management systems and KPI development and execution.

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR governance.

• Strategic mindset with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage change and work under pressure in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive executive compensation package.

• A strategic leadership role within a growing and creative organization.

• Professional, dynamic, and collaborative work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED12,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month