Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support and drive the HR agenda across our factory and manufacturing operations in the UAE. The role requires a strategic HR professional with hands-on experience in managing end-to-end HR functions in industrial environments, ensuring compliance, workforce engagement, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to factory leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Manage HR operations for factory/manufacturing employees, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws, health & safety regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary matters in line with best practices.
• Drive talent management initiatives including succession planning, career development, and capability building for blue-collar and supervisory staff.
• Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies that support operational excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with line managers on manpower planning, workforce optimization, and retention strategies.
• Lead HR projects such as policy development, change management, and employee engagement programs tailored for factory environments.
• Monitor HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity KPIs) and provide insights for decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of HR experience , with at least 5 years in the UAE, preferably in factories/manufacturing/industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in handling large workforce environments (blue-collar & white-collar).
• Excellent stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural industrial environment.