HR Systems & Talent Leader — UAE

Windmills Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Windmills Group in the UAE seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function, partnering with senior management to align workforce planning, organizational development, and talent acquisition with business objectives. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance and system efficiency.

The role requires strong UAE Labour Law expertise, hands-on HRIS experience, and the ability to oversee visa processes,

Qualifications

• 7 years progressive HR experience in the UAE
• 2+ years as HR Manager or senior HR Generalist
• Master's degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or related field
• Candidate with law background preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as HR product owner for internal systems (recruitment, HR staff, employee management, leave modules) and work with developers to define requirements, test features, and drive improvements
• Identify manual/inefficient processes for digitization and own system rollout, training, and troubleshooting
• Manage the full visa lifecycle (entry permits, employment visas, renewals, cancellations, status changes) and related MOHRE/visa processes
• Liaise with PROs, typing centres, MOHRE, GDRFA, and authorities across Dubai, Ajman and Abu Dhabi
• Ensure contracts, policies, and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law and advise management on disciplinary matters
• Write and own job descriptions and postings, coordinating with department heads to scope hiring needs and outreach
• Source and screen candidates directly and engage external recruitment agencies when needed
• Build a pipeline of industry-relevant talent (valuers, surveyors, building consultants) over time
• Lead onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system access, interviews, and settlements
• Design and run retention initiatives and manage attendance via the leave module
• Handle day-to-day employee relations across all three offices and maintain audit-ready personnel files

Job description

Windmills Group in the UAE seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function, partnering with senior management to align workforce planning, organizational development, and talent acquisition with business objectives. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance and system efficiency.

The role requires strong UAE Labour Law expertise, hands-on HRIS experience, and the ability to oversee visa processes,