HR Manager

Gulf Agency Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves developing HR policies, managing recruitment, and ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws. Candidates should have at least 5 years of HR experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR management in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures.
• Manage full recruitment cycle and onboarding.
• Provide guidance on HR-related matters and collaborate with management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

HR Policy Development

Performance Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources (HR) Manager to join our team at GAC Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the HR initiatives to support our employees and business objectives.

Key responsibilities include :

Develop, implement and enforce HR policies and procedures.

Manage the full recruitment cycle by using GAC Group Recruitment tools, working closely with HR colleagues and hiring managers.

Administer the full employment lifecycle in GAC’s HR-related applications, including employee insurances and reviewing, updating and advising on job descriptions (JDs) to ensure alignment with organisational needs.

Provide induction, orientation and on-boarding of new employees.

Conduct probationary reviews and performance appraisals in collaboration with line managers.

Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on HR-related matters.

Ensure compliance with labour laws and Group policies.

Analyse HR data and prepare insights and reports for senior management decision-making.

Coordinate the preparation of documentation related to internal recharges and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Support local HR initiatives while working closely with Group HR to align with broader organisational goals.

Administer and maintain all HR documents and ensure employee files are up to date.

Maintain / manage employee data (benefits, leave, training, etc.)

We are looking for someone who brings a strong mix of technical HR knowledge and hands-on operational experience , along with the ability to lead with integrity and clarity.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR management in the UAE.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.

Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven experience in talent acquisition and retention initiatives.

Ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Experience in performance management and employee relations.

Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications.

Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https : / / career.gac.com / or our LinkedIn listing.