Commercial HR Manager - ME

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to deliver comprehensive HR solutions in Dubai. You will collaborate with leadership teams to align HR strategies with business goals and drive initiatives for talent management, diversity, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of HR experience, particularly in commercial settings, and a strong background in HR operations and employee relations. This position offers a strategic partner role in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in a commercial or sales-focused environment.
• Demonstrable track record in HR operations, HR partnering, and employee relations.
• Experience in a functionally matrixed global organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR support to business leaders and employees.
• Advise hiring managers on compensation and benefit options.
• Lead HR projects related to organizational development and workforce planning.

Skills

HR operations

HR partnering

Employee relations

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Interpersonal communication

Education

University Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Job description

What you will do

The HR Manager Commercial ME will have responsibility for providing all Human Resource solutions to their customer groups within the region and will be based in Dubai reporting directly to the Senior Director of HR for the Middle East and Africa region. As a Commercial HR Manager you will be supporting the commercial business and acts as a strategic partner to the commercial business units ensuring HR initiatives align with business objectives and developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

How you will do it

Deliver HR support to business leaders and employees to drive talent management excellence diversity and inclusion and implement talent strategy and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and leader effectiveness

Serves as an internal consultant to hiring managers advising them on compensation and benefit options legislative changes current trends in human resources management

Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce

Confers with management to identify current and future talent and workforce needs and works closely with Talent Acquisition partners to deliver the manpower plan on time and within budget

Produces Human Resources related reports as requested by Corporate Business Unit or HR Functional Managers. Support current and future business needs through the development engagement motivation and preservation of human capital.

Plans communicates and implements the companys benefits programs and contributes to the ongoing development of these programs through engagement with the Total Rewards organization

Analyzes costs explains and implements plan options policy features enrollment and other requirements for manager and employees

Acts as liaison to consultants vendors service providers and outside legal/audit staffs.

Business Partnering

Collaborate with commercial leadership team to understand business goals and translate them into HR strategies.

Provide insights on organizational design workforce planning and talent and skill/capability development.

Talent Management & Development

Drive recruitment strategies for commercial roles ensuring top talent acquisition.

Implement succession planning career development and retention programs for key commercial positions.

Strategic HR Initiatives

Lead and execute HR projects related to organizational development workforce planning and talent management. Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.

Change Management

Develop and implement change management frameworks for HR-related transformations.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.

Policy & Process Optimization

Review and enhance HR policies and procedures to support strategic goals.

Drive process automation and digital HR initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Design programs that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement. Support diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

What we look for

Required

• University Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in a commercial or sales-focused environment.
• Demonstrable track record in HR operations HR partnering and employee relations
• Experience of working successfully in a functionally matrixed global organization
• Solid experience in driving Diversity and Inclusion programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Required Experience

Manager