HR Manager (UAE national)

The HR Manager will lead and manage all human resources functions across SNOC—including talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, recruitment, compensation, HR policies, and compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling a high-performance culture, supporting nationalization goals, and ensuring organizational readiness for future growth and transformation.

Main responsibilities:

1 - Strategic HR Leadership

• Translate SNOC’s strategic goals into effective HR strategies, workforce plans, and initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement the “People First” transformation program.
• Support organizational restructuring, job evaluations, and succession planning.

2- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment to attract and retain talent.
• Champion national workforce development and Emiratization.
• Ensure robust workforce planning aligned with SNOC’s operational needs.

3- HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee compensation, benefits, and HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and WPS (Wage protection system).
• Optimize HRMS systems and implement HR metrics.

4- Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture.
• Roll out employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support employee relations and grievance procedures.

5- Learning, Development & Performance

• Implement a competency-based performance management framework.
• Oversee leadership and technical training programs.
• Promote mentoring and cross-functional development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc HRM) is an advantage

Experience and Special Conditions:

• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or industrial sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and Sharjah HR protocols.
• Experience in safety-critical operational environments.
• UAE National (with valid family book)

Key Skill and Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and change management
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and coaching
• HR analytics and ERP systems
• Bilingual: Arabic and English (essential)

Why Join SNOC:

• Lead HR transformation in a national energy company
• Shape Sharjah’s energy transition journey
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to create long-term career impact