HR Manager

Cygnify; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and workforce solutions firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations in Dubai. This strategic role involves talent management, regulatory compliance, and enhancing employee engagement in a multicultural environment. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of HRBP experience, with a strong understanding of UAE and GCC labor laws. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in HRBP within IT industry.
• Minimum 5 years working in Dubai with understanding of UAE market.
• Experience in complex employee relations management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to local leadership.
• Manage end-to-end HR operations and compliance.
• Drive culture, performance improvement, and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Compliance with UAE Labor Law

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Talent Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Role: HR Manager

Location: Dubai

We are partnering with a global technology and workforce solutions firm serving enterprise clients across key industries. They are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and implement human resource strategies for their Dubai and GCC operations (Abu Dhabi and KSA). This is a strategic and operational HR role, responsible for driving talent management, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and HR business partnering in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to local leadership, translating business goals into people strategies.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive culture, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process to accelerate new hire productivity and integration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and applicable GCC regulations.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Oversee disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievance resolutions in accordance with local labor practices.
• Drive annual appraisal cycles, bonus planning, and salary reviews aligned with HQ.
• Design and roll out employee engagement programs, wellbeing initiatives.
• Conduct pulse surveys and drive action plans to enhance employee experience.
• Manage end to end HR operations, HR audits, payroll etc. in line with local legal requirements.
• Own local policy development, ensuring alignment with regional norms.
• Oversee filing of work permits and ensure compliance.
• Office management.

Requirements

• 8 -10 years of experience in HRBP within IT industry. Work experience in staffing will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of working in Dubai and in depth understanding of UAE market, labor laws etc.
• Understanding of the KSA market is a big plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field.
• Has an eye for detail.
• Has worked in fast-paced, matrix organization.