Group HR Manager

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is looking for a Group HR Manager based in Abu Dhabi to supervise HR activities for a workforce including riders and drivers. The role requires at least 3 years of HR experience in the UAE, preferably in logistics or transportation sectors.

The ideal candidate will handle recruitment, compliance with labor laws, payroll management, and departmental supervision. Strong capabilities in Excel and labor law knowledge are essential. An energetic and proactive attitude is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in UAE managing HR for a large workforce.
• Extensive experience in logistics, delivery services, or high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control HR department activities.
• Recruitment and onboarding of staff.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and regulations.

Skills

Payroll coordination

OT deductions & incentives

Performance KPI tracking

Strong Excel and Google Sheets proficiency

HRMS and attendance systems knowledge

UAE labor law compliance

Job description

Position

Group HR Manager

Location

Abu Dhabi

Department

Human Resource

Experience Required

Minimum 3 years of experience in UAE with handling riders (preferred) or 500 blue collar employees.

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

AED 10k-15k

Age Preference

Under 40

Joining Availability

Immediately

Core Duties

• Supervise and control all activities of the HR department.
• Assign tasks, set priorities and monitor performance of HR team members.
• Ensure HR team compliance with policies, timelines and quality standards.
• Act as the final internal checkpoint before HR matters are escalated to management.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations for riders, drivers and staff.
• Recruitment and onboarding.
• Documentation and employee records.
• Medical insurance coordination.
• Leave and workforce status management.
• Disciplinary actions and investigations.
• Ensure no operational disruption due to HR delays.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law, MOHRE regulations, WPS governance and medical insurance requirements.
• Lead and manage MOHRE inspections, audits and investigations.

Skills

• Payroll coordination
• OT deductions & incentives
• Performance KPI tracking
• AR, CR, punctuality, productivity
• Incident and disciplinary case handling
• Accommodation & transportation coordination
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets proficiency
• HRMS and attendance systems knowledge
• UAE labor law compliance

Competencies

• Leadership & supervision – ability to lead HR coordinators and rider captains.
• Ability to enforce discipline while maintaining morale.
• Problem solving – quick decision making during operational peaks.
• Analytical thinking for workforce optimization.
• Operational excellence – process-driven mindset.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Qualifications

Must have extensive experience in managing HR functions, preferably in logistics, delivery services, transportation, FMCG, manpower outsourcing or high-volume workforce environments.

Energetic and proactive.

Preferred Industry Experience

Food Delivery, Last-Mile Delivery, Logistics & Transportation, Courier Services, E-commerce Operations, Manpower Outsourcing