Group HR and Admin Manager | Jobs in Dubai

talentbridgedubai

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Company benefits as per UAE Labour Law

Job summary

TalentBridge Dubai is seeking an experienced Group HR & Admin Manager to lead the HR and Administration function across UAE and Saudi Arabia. Based at the Dubai Head Office, you will manage policies, payroll coordination, immigration, employee relations and welfare for a workforce of approximately 400 employees.

This hands-on leadership role requires strategic and operational capability, governance across multiple entities, and strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Saudisation.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience.
At least 3 years in an HR management position.
Experience supporting multi-entity or group structures.
Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Saudisation would be advantageous.
Hands-on expertise across recruitment, payroll, immigration, benefits and HR policy development.

Responsibilities

Lead HR strategy and policies across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding and workforce welfare for 400 employees.
Coordinate payroll, WPS compliance and benefits administration.
Ensure immigration, visas and government procedures are handled efficiently.
Manage employee relations, performance, training and HR reporting.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Immigration

Benefits administration

HR administration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

Group HR & Admin Manager | Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates — UAE & KSA Group Coverage
Industry: Events, Engineering, Manufacturing & Media
Reports To: The Partners jointly — Managing Partner, Operations Director & Finance Director
Salary (tax-free): Please fill in your expectation in the application

Group HR & Admin Manager | HR Manager | Group HR Manager | Jobs in Dubai

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Group HR & Admin Manager to lead the Human Resources and Administration function across a diversified group of companies operating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Based at the Dubai Head Office, the role will have responsibility for approximately 400 employees, covering both office-based professionals and a substantial blue-collar operational and site workforce.

The successful candidate will establish a consistent, compliant and practical HR framework across multiple group entities, while managing the full employee lifecycle, workforce welfare, HR policies and procedures, payroll coordination, immigration, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who can operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels and act as a trusted HR partner to senior management while remaining visible and approachable to employees across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy

Review, update and implement HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook in accordance with UAE and KSA labour legislation.
Establish a consistent HR framework across all group entities while accommodating the operational requirements of office-based and blue-collar workforces.
Advise senior management on organisational structure, workforce planning, employee matters and people-related risk.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage end-to-end recruitment across office, operational and site-based positions, including job descriptions, sourcing, interviews, offers and mobilisation.
Lead structured employee onboarding, induction, offboarding and exit processes.

Workforce Welfare

Oversee the welfare, accommodation, transport and day-to-day HR management of the blue-collar workforce.
Ensure compliance with WPS and applicable labour accommodation requirements.
Promote fair treatment, timely grievance handling and a strong duty of care for site-based employees.

Payroll & Benefits

Coordinate the HR component of monthly payroll, WPS compliance, leave administration, gratuity and end-of-service calculations in partnership with Finance.
Administer group medical insurance and employee benefits, including enrolments, additions, deletions and annual renewals.

Compliance & Immigration

Ensure compliance with UAE requirements including MOHRE, GDRFA and DHA, and Saudi requirements including GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem and Mudad.
Direct and coordinate the PRO function for visas, work permits, Emirates ID, medicals, labour quotas and related government processes.
Support Saudisation requirements and other applicable workforce compliance obligations within Saudi Arabia.

Employee Relations

Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters and employee relations cases fairly, consistently and with appropriate documentation.
Advise managers on performance management, warnings, terminations and settlements in line with applicable legislation and company policy.

Performance & Development

Manage the performance appraisal cycle and support managers with objective setting and performance reviews.
Identify training and development requirements across the organisation.
Coordinate mandatory health, safety and compliance training where required.

HR Administration

Maintain confidential, accurate and audit-ready employee records and HR systems across all group entities.
Ensure employee documentation, contracts, personnel files and related HR records remain current and properly controlled.

HR Reporting

Provide senior management with regular HR reporting and dashboards covering headcount, turnover, employee costs, recruitment, visa status and compliance.
Highlight workforce trends, compliance risks and areas requiring management action.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR management position.
Proven experience supporting a multi-entity or group organisational structure.
Strong practical experience managing a substantial blue-collar workforce alongside professional and office-based employees.
Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, employment practices and relevant government platforms.
Experience with Saudi Arabian labour requirements, government platforms and Saudisation would be a strong advantage.
Hands-on experience across recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, immigration, benefits, HR administration and policy development.
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline preferred.
CIPD or an equivalent professional HR qualification would be advantageous.
Strong judgement, discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
Clear and respectful communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at every organisational level.
Highly organised, practical and comfortable operating across multiple companies, locations and jurisdictions.
Willingness to travel between UAE and KSA operations when required.

Key Performance Indicators

Policy Implementation

HR policies and procedures reviewed, updated and implemented across the group within agreed timelines.

Compliance Management

Full compliance maintained across visas, work permits, WPS and medical insurance requirements.

Recruitment Performance

Recruitment time-to-hire and employee turnover maintained within agreed organisational targets.

Employee Relations

Employee relations matters resolved promptly, fairly and without avoidable legal exposure.

Records & Reporting

Accurate, confidential and audit-ready HR documentation maintained across all entities.
Timely and accurate HR reporting provided to senior management.

Benefits & Compensation