HR Business Partner

7 Management; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Management is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to venue leadership. You will translate organisational objectives into practical people strategies and ensure HR initiatives align with Group standards across multiple hospitality venues.

You will oversee HR operations, payroll, onboarding and ER, partner with CoE teams, drive workforce planning for FOH and BOH, and ensure UAE Labour Law compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field.
• 6–8 years HR experience, preferably multi-site hospitality or F&B.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing or coordinating a direct report.

Responsibilities

• Acts as trusted advisor to GMs across venues translating priorities into HR action.
• Oversees onboarding, transfers, payroll coordination and offboarding.
• Manages HR Executive and ensures consistent case handling and documentation.
• Partners with CoE (TA, L&D, ER, HR Ops) to deliver group-aligned programmes.
• Drives workforce planning and recruitment for FOH/BOH roles.
• Owns monthly payroll inputs and WPS compliance.
• Ensures policy/compliance across venues and provides actionable reports.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Payroll coordination

HRIS WebHR

MS Office

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

WebHR

Job description

Role Summary

Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to venue leadership translating organisational objectives into practical high-impact people strategies The role bridges the centralised HR Centres of Excellence including Learning & Development Talent Acquisition Employee Relations and Human Resources and operational teams ensuring HR initiatives policies and practices are thoughtfully tailored to the unique needs of each venue while maintaining alignment with Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

Acts as trusted advisor to GMs across assigned venues translating operational priorities into HR action Oversees onboarding transfers payroll coordination and offboarding across 3 5 venues delegating operational execution to the HR Executive while retaining accountability for outcomes.

Team Oversight

Manages and develops an HR Executive ensuring consistent case handling documentation standards and day-to-day coordination with venue leadership.

Collaboration with CoE

Partners with TA & L & D & ER and HR Operations CoEs to deliver group-aligned programmes suited to the venue s staffing volatility and operating hours.

Talent Acquisition

Drives workforce planning and recruitment for FOH BOH and specialist roles across assigned venues within agreed timelines.

Payroll

Owns monthly payroll inputs new hires transfers offboarding leave deductions for assigned venues ensuring accuracy and WPS compliance.

Employee Relations

Primary HR point of contact for ER matters across assigned venues partnering with the ER & Legal CoE on investigations and disciplinary processes per UAE labour law.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensures policy and statutory compliance across venues prepares headcount turnover absenteeism and ER reporting with actionable recommendations.

Venue Presence

Conducts regular in-venue inspections and GM check-ins during standard business hours occasional evening presence may be required to observe live operations relevant to ER or compliance matters.

Degree in HR or related field. 6 8 years' HR experience, preferably multi-site hospitality or F&B strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law. Prior experience managing or coordinating a direct report preferred. Proven ability to influence senior operational stakeholders. Proficient in WebHR payroll, and MS Office.