HR Manager

Mercer; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk management is seeking a highly skilled HR Manager in Dubai. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational HR leadership, focusing on delivering high-quality HR services that enhance organizational effectiveness. You will guide People Managers across various HR functions, manage complex employee relations issues, and ensure compliance with UAE labor laws. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR business partner or HR management role within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and local employment regulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Advise People Managers on HR matters including performance management and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and support HR program delivery in the region.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and statutory obligations.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of UAE labor laws

Complex employee relations management

Organizational change management

Ability to influence at all levels

Collaboration across cultures

Job description

Company: Marsh
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Title: HR Manager

About Marsh: Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and grow. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Manager to join our team in Dubai and support our business through strategic and operational HR leadership.

Position Overview

As an HR Manager at Marsh Dubai, you will serve as a trusted advisor to People Managers across the region, providing expert guidance and support across a broad range of HR functions. This role focuses on delivering high-quality HR services and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance with local regulations. Please note, Talent Acquisition activities such as recruitment and onboarding are managed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team and are outside the scope of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and guide People Managers on all HR matters including:
  • Performance management, including supporting training and mentoring programs and monitoring compliance
  • Communications, change management, and organizational effectiveness
  • Compensation, benefits, and global mobility
  • Wellbeing initiatives, including managing local wellness programs and annual health screenings
  • Leave, absence management, and coordination with workforce administration for return‑to‑work accommodations
  • Inclusion and diversity awareness and initiatives
  • Employee relations, including investigations, performance improvement, disciplinary actions, grievances, and appeals, with escalation to Employee Relations for complex issues
  • Career development, succession planning, and internal mobility
• Lead and support the rollout and delivery of HR programs in the region, contributing to continuous process improvements
• Act as the sole HR representative in certain countries, collaborating with HR colleagues across multiple locations and ensuring compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements
• Provide local business insights to Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and People Partners to inform strategic workforce planning and performance management solutions
• Support People Managers and employees during restructuring activities, including planning and executing consultations and, where applicable, leading discussions with local works council representatives
• Ensure all local regulatory and statutory obligations are met, escalating issues to legal or other experts as needed
• Collaborate with People Partners and CoEs to implement best practices tailored to regional and country‑specific needs
• Mentor and support peers and junior HR Managers to maintain consistent, high‑quality HR service delivery
• Deputize for the Lead HR Manager as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR business partner or HR management role, preferably within a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and local employment regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism
• Experience in organizational change management and employee engagement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple locations and cultures

Why Join Marsh?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global company with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Application Process

If you are a proactive HR professional ready to make a significant impact in a growing region, we invite you to apply for the HR Manager position in Dubai. Please submit your resume through our careers portal.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer under applicable law.