HR Manager

Big Fish Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the UAE real estate sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager for their Dubai operations. The role involves leading the HR function, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of HR experience, including 3 years in the UAE, and a strong background in contracting or construction. Competitive compensation and growth potential are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth potential

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with 3+ years in the UAE.
• Background in contracting, construction, or service industries.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Align HR practices with business strategy.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment.
• Lead employee relations matters.
• Implement performance management systems.
• Support payroll processes and compliance.
• Maintain HR policies in accordance with labor law.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations & Engagement

Performance Management

Knowledge of UAE Labor Law

Fluent in English

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

HR certifications (e.g. CIPD, SHRM)

Job description

Overview

The Role HR Manager – Contracting Sector (Dubai, UAE) Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Contracting / Construction / Engineering Services / Property Management Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Big Fish Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the UAE’s most established real estate and development groups - renowned for delivering landmark residential, commercial, and mixed-use communities across Dubai. We are supporting their contracting division in hiring an experienced HR Manager to oversee and lead the full HR function for their Dubai-based operations. This is a strategic and hands-on role suited to a candidate with solid UAE HR experience and a background in the contracting, construction, or service sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Align HR practices with business strategy to support organizational goals and operational success. Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership and project teams.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruitment across technical, operational, and executive roles. Coordinate workforce planning based on project timelines and business needs.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Lead all employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness. Design engagement programs to drive morale, productivity, and retention.
• Performance & Development: Implement performance management systems (KPIs, reviews, development plans). Identify training needs and coordinate relevant programs to upskill employees.
• Compensation, Payroll & Benefits: Support payroll processes and ensure compliance with UAE WPS regulations. Contribute to compensation reviews and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
• Policy & Compliance: Maintain and update HR policies in accordance with UAE Labor Law. Oversee visa, onboarding, offboarding, and general HR compliance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certifications (e.g. CIPD, SHRM) preferred.
• 10+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in the UAE.
• Background in contracting, construction, or service industries is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of UAE labor law, employment regulations, and visa processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong organizational skills with a hands-on approach to operational and strategic HR.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a major player in the UAE’s real estate and contracting space.
• Lead and shape the HR function in a pivotal business unit.
• Competitive compensation, growth potential, and exposure to high-profile projects.
• Support from a professional recruitment partner throughout the process.

About the company

Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.

Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term.

Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that\'s why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.