Human Resources Manager

OmanYP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

OmanYP in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior HR leader to conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design and payroll controls, ensuring data integrity and policy alignment with UAE labour regulations.

You will design and implement HR policies, frameworks, governance, and drive manpower planning, performance management, compensation and succession planning. You will strengthen payroll, attendance, and reporting while building a high-performing HR function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline

CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

• Our client is a large, manpower-intensive organisation operating within the trading, distribution and operational services sector.

• Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies
• Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to business requirements and UAE labour regulations
• Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives
• Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes
• Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility
• Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation
• Build and develop the HR function, ensuring it can effectively support both operational and strategic business objectives

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is required. CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership and implementation responsibility
• Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving an HR function, policies and operating processes
• Recent UAE experience is essential, including a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and workforce compliance
• Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, food trading, logistics or another manpower-intensive operating environment
• Based in Abu Dhabi