HR Operation Lead

AirQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Q Limited seeks an experienced HR Operation Lead to steer the daily HR function and support growth. You will strengthen governance, improve processes and ensure consistent employee-related activities.

The role requires proficiency in Odoo HR, salary structures, payroll controls and KPI development. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance cycles and HR reporting, while ensuring UAE employment compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 8–10 years HR experience, including leadership or coordinating an HR function.
• Strong hands-on experience with Odoo HR modules.
• Experience with Odoo recruitment, employee records, attendance, leaves, appraisals and HR reporting.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of salary structures, job grading, payroll controls and compensation reviews.
• Experience leading performance evaluations and developing measurable KPIs.
• Good knowledge of UAE employment practices and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organisational, reporting and communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or technical environments preferred.
• CIPD, SHRM or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the HR function and supervise the HR team.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures, SOPs and standard forms.
• Identify gaps in HR processes and recommend improvements and controls.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UAE employment requirements and Company policies.
• Manage recruitment activities for approved vacancies including posting, screening and interviews.
• Support manpower planning and maintain organisation charts and job descriptions.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, transfers, renewals and offboarding.
• Lead probation and performance evaluation cycles.
• Work with department heads to develop KPIs.
• Review evaluations for completeness and evidence.
• Coordinate performance improvement plans and follow-ups.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, job grades and ranges.
• Review salary proposals for new hires and promotions.
• Verify payroll inputs and HR data accuracy.
• Oversee attendance, leave administration and HR documentation.
• Handle employee relations matters and investigations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports on headcount, recruitment, attendance, evaluations and movements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data and HR transactions through Odoo.
• Coordinate system improvements and reporting with ERP team.

Skills

Odoo HR

HR policies & procedures

KPI development

Performance evaluations

HR reporting

Payroll controls

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Odoo

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Job Description:

Air Q Limited is looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Operation Lead to lead the Company’s day-to-day HR function and support its continued organisational growth.

The role requires a practical HR professional who can strengthen HR governance, improve existing processes and ensure that employee-related activities are implemented accurately and consistently.

The successful candidate should have strong experience in Odoo HR, HR policies and procedures, salary structures, payroll controls, performance evaluations and KPI development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the HR function and supervise assigned HR team members.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures, SOPs, guidelines and standard forms.
• Identify gaps in existing HR processes and recommend practical improvements and controls.
i>Ensure HR practices comply with applicable UAE employment requirements and approved Company policies.i>
• Manage recruitment activities for approved vacancies, including job posting, screening, interview coordination, offers and recruitment tracking.
i>Support manpower planning and maintain accurate organisation charts, headcount records and job descriptions.i>
• Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, employee transfers, contract renewals and offboarding processes.
i>Lead probation, mid-year and annual performance evaluation cycles.i>
• Work with department heads to develop clear and measurable employee and departmental KPIs.
i>Review performance evaluations for completeness, consistency and supporting evidence.i>
• Coordinate performance improvement plans and follow up on agreed actions.i>
• Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, job grades and salary ranges.i>i>Review salary proposals for new hires, promotions and internal transfers against approved structures and internal equity.i>
• Verify payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, new joiners, leavers and approved salary changes.
i>Oversee attendance, leave administration, employee records and HR documentation.i>
• Handle employee relations matters, complaints, investigations and disciplinary processes.
i>Prepare weekly and monthly HR reports covering headcount, recruitment, probation, attendance, evaluations, employee movements and outstanding actions.i>i>Maintain accurate employee data and HR transactions through Odoo.i>
• Review Odoo HR workflows and coordinate system improvements, testing and reporting requirements with the ERP team.
i>Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling employee, salary and performance information.i>

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience leading or coordinating an HR function.
• Strong hands-on experience using Odoo HR modules is required.
• Practical experience with Odoo recruitment, employee records, attendance, leave, appraisals and HR reporting.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of salary structures, job grading, payroll controls and compensation reviews.
• Practical experience leading performance evaluations and developing measurable KPIs.
• Good knowledge of UAE employment practices and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organisational, reporting and communication skills.
• High level of professional integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or another technical environment is preferred.
• CIPD, SHRM or an equivalent professional HR qualification is an advantage.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is structured, accountable and comfortable working in a growing technical organisation. The ideal candidate should be able to lead the HR team while remaining directly involved in the details, improve existing systems and provide management with reliable HR information and practical recommendations.