HR & Administration Manager | Alfanar Electric | Job Opening in Dubai, UAE

Al Fanar Group.; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric seeks an experienced HR & Administration Manager to lead HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, contracts, learning and development, and comprehensive administration in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role combines HR leadership with facilities, security, and workplace services to create an efficient, compliant, and employee-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will oversee multiple functions, drive process improvements, manage service providers, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in HR operations, administration, and leadership.
• Experience across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, facilities, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations and administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and learning initiatives.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, investigations, and compliance.
• Direct facilities, security, and workplace services to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
• Lead budgeting, reporting, vendor management, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Leadership

Recruitment

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Job description

alfanar Electric is looking for an experienced HR & Administration Manager to support its operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior-level opportunity is suitable for HR professionals with extensive experience in human resources operations, employee relations, talent management, administration, facilities, and workplace services.

The selected professional will be responsible for managing key HR and administrative functions while helping the organization maintain an efficient, compliant, safe, and employee-focused working environment.

About alfanar

alfanar is a Saudi-based company with operations extending into international markets. Its business activities cover electrical products and solutions across low-, medium-, and high-voltage categories, along with renewable and conventional energy, infrastructure, water treatment, oil and gas, technical services, and digital solutions.

The organization places significant emphasis on operational quality, workforce development, and building an environment where employees can contribute effectively to business objectives.

About the Role

The HR & Administration Manager will oversee a broad range of people-management and administrative activities. The position combines traditional HR responsibilities—including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, contracts, and learning and development—with workplace administration, accommodation, facilities, security, and employee services.

The role requires an experienced manager who can coordinate multiple functions, improve processes, manage service providers, and maintain appropriate workplace and regulatory standards.

HR Operations & Recruitment

The HR & Administration Manager will oversee HR activities throughout different stages of the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing manpower requirements and job requisitions according to approved workforce plans.
• Coordinating recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, assessment, and offer processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee and recruitment information within relevant HR systems.
• Managing employment contracts and associated documentation.
• Coordinating pre-employment and onboarding requirements for new employees.
• Ensuring new employees receive appropriate induction, documentation, and system access.
• Reviewing early employee turnover and supporting initiatives designed to improve retention.

Employee Relations

The position will support a professional and compliant relationship between employees and management.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing employee concerns and workplace-related issues.
• Supporting grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinating workplace investigations when required.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation for employee-relations cases.
• Advising managers on company HR procedures and good employee-relations practices.
• Supporting compliance with applicable employment requirements.

Learning & Employee Development

The manager will work with business teams to understand employee-development requirements and coordinate suitable learning initiatives.

Responsibilities include identifying training requirements, supporting annual learning plans, coordinating workshops and training sessions, maintaining training records, and evaluating the effectiveness of development activities.

Office & Workplace Administration

A significant part of the position involves ensuring that daily workplace operations function efficiently.

The successful candidate may be responsible for:

• Managing office supplies, resources, and workspace requirements.
• Coordinating external service providers.
• Monitoring office equipment and essential workplace services.
• Reviewing utility usage and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Coordinating internal administrative requests.
• Supporting mail and document distribution processes.

Reception & Visitor Services

The HR & Administration Manager will help maintain professional reception and visitor-management standards.

This includes supervising front-desk activities, supporting visitor registration procedures, coordinating access requirements, and helping maintain appropriate building access controls.

Hospitality & Corporate Events

The role may also involve coordinating internal events, workshops, meetings, and training activities.

The manager will work with relevant departments and external vendors to arrange facilities and catering services while maintaining appropriate quality and safety standards.

Employee Accommodation & Transportation

Employee-support services form another important component of this position.

Responsibilities can include:

• Managing employee accommodation allocation.
• Coordinating employee check-in and check-out processes.
• Monitoring accommodation maintenance requirements.
• Coordinating employee transportation arrangements.
• Supporting health and safety standards within employee housing facilities.

Security Management

The position includes responsibility for supporting a secure workplace.

The manager may oversee security personnel, access-control arrangements, surveillance systems, incident-management procedures, and emergency-response requirements.

The role also requires appropriate monitoring of security-service providers and adherence to organizational and regulatory security standards.

Facilities & Maintenance

The HR & Administration Manager will oversee the maintenance and operational condition of workplace facilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, managing maintenance contractors, monitoring infrastructure and utility requirements, and supporting applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.

Management & Leadership Responsibilities

As a senior managerial position, the role requires strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

The successful candidate should be capable of:

• Developing and supporting high-performing employees.
• Managing performance issues appropriately.
• Delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Identifying operational risks before they become significant problems.
• Making timely business decisions.
• Translating organizational objectives into actionable plans.
• Monitoring departmental performance and implementing corrective measures when required.
• Managing budgets and controlling operational expenses.
• Preparing management and progress reports.

Process & Organizational Improvement

The role requires continuous improvement across HR and administration operations.

The manager will support the development of effective policies, procedures, systems, and workflows while identifying opportunities for digitalization and automation.

Comfort with HR technology and other business systems will therefore be valuable.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Maintaining a safe and legally compliant workplace is an important responsibility of this position.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow organizational policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, employment, and workplace requirements.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or another relevant discipline.

Experience Required

This is an experienced management-level position. Candidates should generally have approximately 10-15+ years of relevant professional experience, depending on the scope and seniority of their previous responsibilities.

Experience covering several areas of HR operations, employee relations, administration, facilities management, and workforce services may be particularly valuable.

Preferred Skills

Relevant competencies for this position include:

• HR operations and administration
• Recruitment and talent management
• Employee relations
• Leadership and people management
• Problem solving
• Reporting and data analysis
• Business planning
• Budget management
• Presentation preparation
• Document and records management
• Written and verbal communication
• Process improvement
• Vendor management
• Facilities and workplace management

Job Summary

Job Position: HR & Administration Manager

Company: alfanar Electric

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Category: Human Resources / Administration

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or relevant field

Experience: 10-15+ years

Career Level: Senior Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Who Should Consider This Opportunity?

This vacancy may be suitable for experienced HR leaders who have managed multiple areas of human resources and administration rather than specializing in only one HR function.

Candidates with strong exposure to recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, facilities, employee services, compliance, vendor management, and organizational development may find their experience particularly relevant.