HR Manager

Description:

1. Deliver a proactive and responsive HR service to Partners, Directors, and staff within the area of responsibility.
2. Manage the operational HC service for the business, working with finance and other regional IFS groups.
3. Manage the HC administrators/officers to ensure operational support is delivered effectively and efficiently.
4. Manage C&B processes, including annual performance appraisal, merit, and incentive cycles. Ensure fair and competitive positioning of salaries through internal equity and external market analysis.
5. Manage staffing, ensuring the quality of personnel hired and the effectiveness of recruiting and selection techniques.
6. Work with line management and L&D Manager to identify T&D needs and develop/implement necessary initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Advise Country leadership on reward, performance management, implementation of regional and local L&E, employee relations, recruitment, and induction.
2. Manage the delivery of these areas in the context of the Middle East HC and business strategy, utilizing regional HC support and systems, as well as local HC administrator/officer support.
3. Develop, facilitate, and maintain a development culture by advising line managers (Team Leaders, Directors, Partners) in performance management, coaching in feedback and appraisal skills, and delivering ongoing people management processes.
4. Encourage and coach Partners, Directors, and staff to use the PwC Development framework to build PwC Experience skills and culture.
5. Collaborate with local leadership to attract, induct, and retain high-quality graduate and experienced hires, supporting growth ambitions.
6. Foster a positive people environment in the Abu Dhabi office in partnership with the PwC Experience team and local leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:

The jobholder should be professionally qualified (e.g., HR Masters, UK CIPD, or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in:

• Understanding the business and influencing HC and people objectives.
• Broad HR policy and legal experience.
• Consulting and relationship management skills.
• Credibility to work with senior leadership.
• Aligning business priorities with people strategies and actions.

About The Company

PwC helps organizations and individuals create value. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with nearly 169,000 people committed to delivering quality assurance, tax, and advisory services.

PwC operates under the brand of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL), forming a global network. We serve clients across assurance, tax, and advisory lines of service, from startups to leading global organizations.

We support our people in learning, developing, and making a difference throughout their careers. PwC Middle East Region, part of the 'Central Cluster,' includes the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, covering 12 markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq, and Palestine. Established in the region for over 40 years, we employ over 2,500 people and aim to become the leading professional service firm in the Middle East.