ASSISTANT MANAGER – HR

Reliance Human Resources Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 402,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Human Resources Consultancy is seeking an experienced HR leader to head daily HR operations in Dubai, overseeing a dedicated HR team and driving end-to-end recruitment, especially for technical manpower. You will develop HR policies, workforce plans, and manpower budgets, ensure UAE Labour Law compliance and visa processing, and champion employee relations, retention, and performance management.

The role also covers compensation, benefits, training support, succession planning, and

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience leading HR operations and teams.
• Strong background in technical manpower recruitment.
• Deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law and visa processes.
• Experience in workforce planning, budgets, and policies.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR operations and manage the HR team.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment, especially for technical roles.
• Develop HR policies, workforce plans, and manpower budgets.
• Manage employee relations, engagement, retention, and performance.
• Ensure UAE Labour Law compliance and visa processing.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, medical insurance, and welfare.
• Prepare HR reports and manpower forecasts.
• Support training and organizational development.

Skills

HR Leadership

Recruitment (tech)

UAE Labour Law

People Management

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily HR operations and manage the HR team.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment, especially technical manpower hiring.
• Develop HR policies, workforce plans, and manpower budgets.
• Manage employee relations, engagement, retention, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, visa processes, and employment regulations.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, medical insurance, and employee welfare.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower forecasts, and annual operating plans.
• Support training, succession planning, and organizational development.

What Were Looking For:

• Mandatory background in marine, ship repair, or shipyard operations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in technical recruitment and workforce planning.
• Strong communication, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse, multicultural workforce.