HR and Admin Manager

Landmark Auto S; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Auto S is seeking a senior leader to head Human Resources and Administration for the UAE, Oman and Qatar. You will own the full employee lifecycle for a ~800 staff and ensure compliance with labour laws, immigration, and payroll requirements across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include shaping HR strategy, managing payroll, recruitment, ER, performance, training and general admin. Strong GCC experience and UAE labour law knowledge are essential, with leadership of a cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field; Master’s/MBA (HR) or CIPD preferred.
• 8–10 years HR experience with 3–5 years in a managerial capacity.
• GCC experience; strong UAE labour law knowledge; Oman/Qatar exposure a plus.
• Experience managing HR for mid-to-large workforce in trading/retail/autos.
• Hands-on payroll/HRMS experience and WPS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide HR & Admin strategy, structure, policies and procedures.
• Oversee payroll processing and WPS compliance for all entities.
• Manage attendance, leave, gratuity and end-of-service settlements per UAE/Oman/Qatar laws.
• Direct full recruitment cycle for management and staff roles.
• Supervise PRO/government relations: visa processing, labour cards, Emiratisation, Omanisation.
• Handle employee relations, grievances and investigations.
• Drive performance management, appraisals, training and staff development.
• Oversee general admin: housing, transport, insurance, assets and facilities.
• Maintain HR MIS reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Manage relationships with vendors, recruitment agencies, insurers and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Policy development

UAE labour law

Payroll/HRMS

English communication

SAP HR

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/BA

MBA (HR) preferred

CIPD certification

Tools

Payroll software

HRMS systems

SAP HR

MS Office

Job description

To lead and manage the entire Human Resources and Administration function across the Group (Landmark, SpareMax and Benchmark Autocare) covering operations in the UAE, Oman and Qatar. The role owns the full employee lifecycle for a workforce of approximately 800 staff and ensures the Group remains fully compliant with labour law, immigration and payroll (WPS) requirements in every jurisdiction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the group-wide HR & Admin strategy, structure, policies and procedures, aligning them with business objectives.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing and WPS compliance for all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and audit readiness.
• Manage attendance, leave scheduling, gratuity and end-of-service settlements in line with UAE, Oman and Qatar labour laws.
• Direct the full recruitment cycle for management and staff roles, from manpower planning and sourcing to onboarding.
• Supervise PRO / government relations activity — visa processing, labour cards, Emiratisation and Omanisation compliance.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and investigations fairly and consistently.
• Drive performance management, appraisals, training and staff development initiatives.
• Oversee general administration including staff accommodation, transport, insurance, assets and office facilities.
• Maintain accurate HR records, MIS reports and dashboards for management decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, recruitment agencies, insurers and government authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s / MBA (HR) or CIPD is preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven GCC experience; strong working knowledge of UAE labour law (Oman/Qatar exposure a strong advantage).
• Experience managing HR for a mid-to-large workforce, ideally in trading, retail, automotive or distribution.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll/HRMS systems and WPS.

SKILLS & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership, people-management and decision‑making ability.
• Excellent command of UAE and GCC labour and immigration regulations.
• High integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong communication skills in English (Arabic and/or Malayalam an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR / payroll software; SAP HR exposure is a plus.