Manager - Employee Relations

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in AED

Healthcare package

Leave policy

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks an experienced Manager – Employee Relations to join our People & Culture team in the United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on developing and enforcing fair, compliant employee relations strategies across the organization.

You will lead the ER team, advise leadership on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensure policy adherence, and drive engagement initiatives while tracking key HR metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, including 6 years in employee relations or a related HR function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive employee relations strategy aligned with organizational goals and legal standards.
• Lead and mentor the Employee Relations team with documentation, confidentiality, and compliant case management.
• Advise Directors and managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including surveys, recognition programs, and wellbeing efforts.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Oracle HCM

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island: On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 miles from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theatre, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is looking for a skilled Manager – Employee Relation to join our People & Culture team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive employee relations strategy aligned with organizational goals and legal standards. Monitor trends and proactively address areas of concern.
• Partner with P&C leadership, legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of people policies and procedures.
• Lead and mentor the Employee Relations team, ensuring accurate documentation, confidentiality, and compliance in all case management activities.
• Oversee disciplinary processes and investigations, ensuring fair, thorough, and impartial handling of complex employee matters.
• Manage escalated employee relations issues, including performance improvement plans and workplace conflicts.
• Address employee complaints and grievances in a timely and equitable manner, acting as a trusted advocate for fair treatment.
• Advise Directors and managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, including feedback mechanisms, surveys, recognition programs, and wellbeing efforts.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies. Support internal audits and policy enforcement.
• Design and deliver employee relations training for managers and P&C teams, including onboarding sessions on people policies.
• Track key metrics such as grievance reduction, employee turnover, engagement scores, and team efficiency to evaluate the impact of ER strategies.
• Lead and implement programs that strengthen employee relations and support organizational transformation.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM or CIPD certifications preferred.
• English proficiency is required, proficiency in Arabic would be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI; experience with Oracle HCM preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, including 6 years in employee relations or a related HR function.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in labor law application, conflict management, and performance management to support fair, compliant, and high‑performing workplace practices.
• Shared or indirect influence over budget decisions.
• Proficient to expert‑level communication and influence across departments.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package, incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.