Human Resources Specialist

Lals Group LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lals Group LLC in Dubai seeks a seasoned HR Business Partner to align HR initiatives with retail and corporate goals, drive workforce planning, budgeting and manpower optimization.

You will manage end-to-end employee lifecycle, lead talent acquisition for retail stores and head office, ensure UAE Labour Law compliance, and develop retention and engagement programs.

The role requires 10–15+ years in HR within UAE/GCC retail, strong stakeholder leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/ HRCI- SPHR/GPHR or related field.
• 10–15+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing multi-store retail workforce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with retail and corporate leadership teams to align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans.
• Drive workforce planning, budgeting and manpower optimization.
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession, and separation.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations and head office; develop retention and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure UAE Labour Law compliance and GCC regulatory adherence; manage employee relations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Implement performance management frameworks and drive learning and development across stores and head office.
• Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies; benchmark compensation structures within retail.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Leadership

Change management

Compliance

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

CIPD/SHRM/HRCI-SPHR/GPHR or related

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnership
• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans Drive workforce planning budgeting and manpower optimization
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle recruitment onboarding engagement performance management development succession planning and separation Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations store HO Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives
• UAE Labour Law Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and GCC regulations Manage employee relations matters disciplinary processes and grievance handling
• Performance Talent Management
• Implement performance management frameworks Drive learning development initiatives across retail stores and head office Identify high-potential talent and succession planning pipelines
• Compensation Benefits
• Oversee payroll coordination benefits administration and reward strategies Benchmark compensation structures within the retail industry
• HR Operations Policies
• Develop review and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE regulations Ensure HR systems and documentation are audit-ready Lead HR reporting analytics and dashboards for management

Requirements

Master’s degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/ HRCI- SPHR/GPHR or related field10–15+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector.Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework.Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.Experience managing multi-store retail workforce.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• Leadership & Team Management
• Change Management
• Compliance & Governance
• Data-Driven Decision Making