Human Resources Manager

MCG Asia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Asia is expanding into the United Arab Emirates and seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function within a manufacturing/construction environment in Abu Dhabi. The role covers day-to-day HR operations, workforce planning and employee relations across office and site teams.

The successful candidate will implement policies, manage payroll coordination and ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE processes while coordinating visas and government-relations activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in managerial role.
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Proven UAE work experience with knowledge of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE.
• Fluent in Arabic and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee manpower planning and staffing with department heads and project teams.
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll, attendance, leaves, and settlements.
• Ensure UAE Labour Law compliance and MOHRE processes.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Support performance appraisals, training needs, and employee development.
• Prepare HR reports on manpower, attrition, recruitment and compliance.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

HR management

Employee relations

UAE labour law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Our client is expanding into the UAE and seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the Human Resources function with a manufacturing and/or construction background.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day HR operations, support workforce planning, ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations, and strengthen employee relations across office and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage manpower planning and coordinate with department heads and project/operations teams to meet staffing requirements.
• Oversee recruitment for both white-collar and blue-collar roles, including technical, supervisory, skilled, and general workforce positions where applicable.
• Manage employee records, attendance, leave, overtime, payroll coordination, and final settlements in coordination with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE requirements, and applicable company policies.
• Coordinate employment visas, work permits, renewals, cancellations, and related government-relations/PRO activities.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace disputes professionally and confidentially.
• Support performance appraisal processes, training needs, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, including manpower, attrition, recruitment, attendance, and compliance updates for management.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture across corporate and operational environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a managerial or senior HR role.
• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Proven work experience in the UAE.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE processes, visa procedures, and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to manage high-volume hiring, site-based or factory-based workforce needs, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and people-management skills.