HR & Operations Manager

Aarika Real Estate; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarika Real Estate is seeking an HR & Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end HR operations, onboarding, and performance management in Dubai. You will implement HR policies compliant with UAE labor laws and foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include payroll and benefits management, coordinating office operations, and providing HR reporting to leadership. You will partner with management to align HR practices with the company’s service-focused objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full employee lifecycle and HR operations.
• Knowledge of UAE labor regulations and HR policies.
• Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives.
• Experience in office operations and administrative workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and standard office productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding and performance management.
• Develop and implement HR policies; ensure UAE labor law compliance.
• Foster positive employee relations and a supportive workplace culture.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration; coordinate office operations.
• Support leadership with HR reporting and operational planning.
• Partner with management to align HR practices with business objectives.

Skills

Full employee lifecycle management

HR operations & policies

Employee relations & engagement

Office operations & admin workflows

Communication & collaboration

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle processes. The HR & Operations Manager will develop and implement HR policies, ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, and foster positive employee relations and a supportive workplace culture. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing payroll and benefits administration, coordinating office operations, optimizing workflows, and supporting leadership with HR reporting and operational planning. The role also involves partnering with management to align HR and operational practices with Aarika Real Estate’s service-focused business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong Human Resources (HR) and HR Management skills, with experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Proficiency in HR Operations and HR Policies, including implementation, documentation, and compliance with UAE labor regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in Employee Relations, including conflict resolution, performance support, and engagement initiatives.
• Experience in office operations, workflow optimization, and coordination of administrative processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification is an advantage.
• Prior experience in real estate or a client-focused service industry is beneficial.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with HRIS and standard office productivity tools.