HR Manager (People & Culture) — Arabic & English

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality brand in Abu Dhabi seeks an HR Manager (People & Culture) who will engage hands-on within the outlets. You will coach managers and enhance team culture, while doing Employer Branding and Talent Attraction. The ideal candidate will possess strong UAE labour compliance knowledge and Emiratization experience, with fluency in both Arabic and English. This role is crucial for building a positive and engaged workplace culture across all branches.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UAE labour laws and compliance.
• Proven experience in Emiratization initiatives.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in outlets, coaching managers on culture.
• Listen to teams and turn culture into daily behaviors.
• Own Employer Branding & Talent Attraction.

Skills

Employer Branding

Talent Attraction

UAE labour compliance

Hands-on Emiratization experience

Fluent in Arabic and English

Job description

Overview

Job Description for Joud Coffee. Joud Coffee is a homegrown Abu Dhabi brand built on generosity, craft, and real hospitality. We’ve grown fast—and now we’re focused on the next phase: stronger culture, higher engagement, better leadership, and consistent guest experience across every outlet.

The role: HR Manager (People & Culture) who is a builder and a floor operator — not a policy-only, behind-the-desk HR person. You will spend real time in outlets, coaching managers, listening to teams, and turning culture into daily behaviors. You will also own Employer Branding & Talent Attraction, including building our LinkedIn presence to attract top talent. You must be strong on UAE labour compliance and have hands-on Emiratization experience. Arabic & English fluency is required (spoken and written).

What you’ll own

Location & work style