HR Consultant

PlaceUp; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting company in Dubai is seeking a part-time HR Consultant to establish and structure their HR department. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of senior-level HR experience and can design HR frameworks, ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, and support organizational strategy. This project-based role offers the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level HR experience, preferably with consultancy or transformation projects.
• Proven track record of drafting and implementing HR policies and frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE/GCC labor laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the HR framework, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Draft employee handbook, contracts, and HR templates.
• Advise leadership on HR strategy and planning.
• Set up HR systems and tools for scalability.
• Train management on HR policies.

Skills

HR policy implementation

Stakeholder management

Strategic HR skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: HR Consultant

Location: Dubai - Hybrid

Contract length: 3 to 6 months

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Consultant to establish and structure our HR department from the ground up. This senior-level role is part-time and temporary, focusing on creating the framework, policies, and procedures for all HR functions, ensuring compliance with best practices and local labor laws. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor to management and lay the foundation for a sustainable HR function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement the full HR framework, policies, and procedures covering:
   • Recruitment & selection
   • Onboarding & offboarding
   • Compensation & benefits
   • Performance management
   • Training & development
   • Employee relations
   • HR operations & administration
2. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and industry best practices.
3. Draft employee handbook, contracts, and templates for all HR processes.
4. Advise leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational structure.
5. Set up HR systems, tools, and documentation for future scalability.
6. Provide guidance on company culture, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
7. Train management and key staff on applying HR policies and processes.
8. Deliver a comprehensive HR setup within the agreed timeframe.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of senior-level HR experience, preferably with exposure to HR consultancy, HR setup, or transformation projects.
• Proven track record of drafting and implementing HR policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE/GCC labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong strategic and operational HR skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time, project-based capacity.