Dubai-Based HR Business Partner — Middle East

Zeekr International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr International in Dubai seeks an HR Manager to lead full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division, aligning local practices with Geely's global policies while driving recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compensation administration.

You will ensure UAE labor law compliance, manage visa processes, and foster relationships with government authorities while developing local talent pipelines across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HR Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 3+ years of HR and administration experience, with at least 2 years in UAE market; automotive industry preferred.
• English as working language mandatory; Arabic a plus; Mandarin is an advantage for HQ communication.
• Solid understanding of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and local employment practices; familiarity with HRIS and MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and high integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division based in Dubai, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compensation & benefits administration.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE labor law, immigration regulations, WPS, and other statutory requirements; manage visa, labor card, and permit processes.
• Oversee daily office operations in Dubai, including facilities management, procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, and safety compliance.
• Drive local and expatriate recruitment for the Middle East division and build talent pipelines across UAE, Qatar, Iraq, and other markets; implement training programs.
• Provide HR and administrative support to Geely's Middle East regional teams, including policy rollout, headcount planning, and budget management.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic language (plus)

HR knowledge UAE labor law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Independent work

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zeekr International in Dubai seeks an HR Manager to lead full-cycle HR operations for the Middle East division, aligning local practices with Geely's global policies while driving recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compensation administration.

You will ensure UAE labor law compliance, manage visa processes, and foster relationships with government authorities while developing local talent pipelines across the region.