HR Manager (UAE National)

TML Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights for you, your spouse and two

Education allowance of AED 25,000 per

Medical insurance

Job summary

TML Recruitment, in partnership with a prominent Dubai real estate developer, is seeking an HR Manager (Emirati only). You will lead employee relations, policy implementation, and ensure local Labour Law compliance while partnering with senior leadership.

Open at two levels: HR Manager with 7+ years and Assistant HR Manager with 4–5 years. On-site in Dubai with a competitive benefits package including flights, education allowance, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employee relations
• Experience in drafting and implementing HR policies
• Experience as HR business partner to management and leadership

Responsibilities

• Acting as HR business partner to managers and leadership across the business
• Drafting, implementing and keeping HR policies current and compliant
• Owning employee relations: grievance handling, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
• Managing disciplinary matters in line with Labour Law
• Driving employee engagement and protecting a positive employee experience
• Keeping HR compliance watertight with regulatory requirements

Skills

Employee relations

Labour Law

Policy development

HR business partner

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in HR or Business Administration

HR certification (SHRM/CIPD)

Tools

HRIS (Oracle/Workday)

Job description

TML are partnering with one of Dubai’s most established real estate developers to appoint an HR Manager. This is an Emirati only opportunity, so if you’re an Emirati HR professional weighing up your next move, this one is worth a proper read.

About the client

Our client is a well‑known, publicly listed developer that has spent over two decades shaping Dubai’s residential and commercial landscape. Backed by strong institutional ownership, they’ve delivered thousands of homes and a significant commercial portfolio across the city, and they’re still building. We’re keeping the name confidential at this stage (that’s the bit we handle), but it’s a business you’ll recognise, with genuine stability and a long‑term view behind it.

The role

This is a true HR generalist role with real influence. You’ll be the go‑to for everything employee relations, making sure the company’s HR practices stay firmly aligned with both business goals and local regulatory requirements. It’s hands‑on, people‑facing work, and the kind of role where you’ll be trusted to make the call.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a trusted HR business partner to managers and leadership across the business
• Drafting, implementing and keeping HR policies current and compliant
• Owning employee relations: grievance handling, conflict resolution and workplace investigations
• Managing disciplinary matters fairly and in line with Labour Law
• Driving employee engagement and protecting a positive, consistent employee experience
• Keeping HR compliance watertight against business and regulatory requirements

What we’re looking for

• A United Arab Emirates passport holder (this is a non‑negotiable requirement for the role)
• Strong, practical knowledge of local Labour Law
• A solid track record in employee relations, compliance, policy work and HR business partnering
• Confidence handling investigations, grievances and the trickier disciplinary conversations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (you’ll be dealing with people at every level)

Level and experience

Our client is open at two levels, so don’t rule yourself out if you’re not quite at Manager grade yet:

• HR Manager: 7+ years’ relevant experience
• Assistant HR Manager: 4-5 years’ relevant experience

The package

A competitive salary alongside a strong family‑focused benefits package, including:

• Flights for you, your spouse and two children
• Education allowance of AED 25,000 per child, for up to five children
• Medical insurance for you, your spouse and two children