Human Resources Admin Manager

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of HRBP experience within the IT industry, expertise in UAE labor laws, and a bachelor's degree in HR or a relevant field. This role involves acting as a trusted partner to leadership, managing employee relations, and driving HR initiatives for a cohesive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in HRBP within IT industry, staffing experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years working in Dubai with knowledge of UAE labor laws.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or relevant field.
• Experience in fast-paced, matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to local leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and GCC regulations.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Drive annual appraisal cycles, bonus planning, salary reviews.
• Design and roll out employee engagement programs.

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR business partner to local leadership, translating business goals into people strategies.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive culture, change management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding process to accelerate new hire productivity and integration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law and applicable GCC regulations.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Oversee disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievance resolutions in accordance with local labour practices.
• Drive annual appraisal cycles, bonus planning, and salary reviews aligned with HQ.
• Design and roll out employee engagement programs, wellbeing initiatives.
• Conduct pulse surveys and drive action plans to enhance employee experience.
• Manage end to end HR operations, HR audits, payroll etc. in line with local legal requirements.
• Own local policy development, ensuring alignment with regional norms.
• Oversee filing of work permits and ensure compliance.
• Office management.

Qualifications and experience

• 8-10 years of experience in HRBP within IT industry. Work experience in staffing will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of working in Dubai and in depth understanding of UAE market, labor laws etc.
• Understanding of KSA market is a big plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field.
• Has an eye for detail.
• Has worked in fast paced, matrix organization.