HR & Office Manager (Arabic Speaker)

Bukhash Brothers; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bukhash Brothers is seeking an experienced HR & Office Manager to oversee governance, compliance, and operations across the group in the UAE. You will lead recruitment governance, employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, performance administration, and regulatory compliance while ensuring audit-ready HR records.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage office operations, facilities budgeting, vendor management, and safety standards, ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• 6 years HR experience with 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, Emiratisation, GPSSA, and NAFIS.
• Experience with full employee lifecycle, HR operations, compliance, payroll coordination, and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR governance and workplace operations across the group.
• Manage recruitment governance, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, and HR documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with UAE labour laws and related programs.
• Lead Office Operations including facilities management and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

HR operations

Payroll coordination

Recruitment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems (KEKA or similar)

Job description

The HR & Office Manager is responsible for the overall governance, compliance, and operational oversight of Human Resources and Workplace Operations across the group. The role oversees recruitment governance, employee lifecycle management, payroll coordination, performance administration, regulatory compliance, workplace infrastructure, vendor management, facilities budgeting, safety standards, and business continuity. The HR & Office Manager holds full accountability for compliance with UAE labor laws, Emiratisation, GPSSA, NAFIS, and all employee- and owner-related permits and licenses. Execution may be delegated to the HR & Recruitment Executive and Office Administrator; however, final oversight and compliance responsibility remain with the HR & Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities

A. Human Resources Governance & Operations

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, performance administration, payroll coordination, and HR documentation.
• Ensure employment contracts, disciplinary processes, employee records, and HR systems remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
• Supervise visa processing, government documentation, and employee compliance throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company policies and UAE labour regulations.

B. Emiratisation & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance with Emiratisation, MOHRE, GPSSA, NAFIS, and other applicable employment regulations.
• Ensure all employee-related regulatory documentation, registrations, and compliance requirements are maintained and audit-ready.

C. Employee & Corporate Compliance

• Oversee employee permits, insurance, licences, and regulatory documentation, while ensuring company owners' required permits remain valid and compliant.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the business.

D. Office & Workplace Operations

• Oversee workplace operations, facilities, vendor management, office budgets, infrastructure, asset management, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and operational compliance are maintained.
• Lead workplace improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Develop and oversee training, onboarding, and employee development initiatives.
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide leadership to the HR & Office Operations team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE, Emiratisation, GPSSA, and NAFIS requirements.
• Experience overseeing the full employee lifecycle, HR operations, compliance, payroll coordination, and recruitment.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (KEKA or similar is an advantage).