Nightlife HR Partner - Arabic Speaker

7 Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Management is seeking a seasoned HR leader to support its Nightlife division across multiple venues in the UAE. The role translates operational priorities into effective people strategies, bridging Centre of Excellence teams with venue leadership to ensure compliant HR operations and strategic staffing.

You will oversee onboarding, payroll, ER, and reporting for 3–5 venues, manage an HR Executive, and collaborate with CoEs on recruitment, L&D, and policy implementation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field.
• 6–8 years' HR experience, preferably multi-site hospitality, F&B, or nightlife.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating a direct report preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior operational stakeholders.
• Fluent English; Arabic a must.
• Proficient in WebHR payroll, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations: Acts as trusted advisor to GMs across assigned Nightlife venues, translating operational priorities into HR action.
• Team Oversight: Manages and develops an HR Executive, ensuring consistent case handling, documentation standards, and day-to-day coordination with venue leadership.
• Collaboration with CoE: Partners with TA, L&D, ER, and HR Operations CoEs to deliver group-aligned programmes suited to Nightlife's staffing volatility and operating hours.
• Talent Acquisition: Drives workforce planning and recruitment for FOH, BOH, and specialist Nightlife roles across assigned venues within agreed timelines.
• Payroll: Owns monthly payroll inputs for assigned Nightlife venues, ensuring accuracy and WPS compliance.
• Employee Relations: Primary HR point of contact for ER matters across assigned venues, partnering with the ER & Legal CoE on investigations and disciplinary processes per UAE labour law.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensures policy and statutory compliance across venues; prepares headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and ER reporting with actionable recommendations.
• Venue Presence: Conducts regular in-venue inspections and GM check-ins during standard business hours; occasional evening presence may be required.

Skills

UAE Labour Law knowledge

People management

Stakeholder influence

Fluent English

Arabic language

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

WebHR payroll

MS Office

Job description

7 Management is seeking a seasoned HR leader to support its Nightlife division across multiple venues in the UAE. The role translates operational priorities into effective people strategies, bridging Centre of Excellence teams with venue leadership to ensure compliant HR operations and strategic staffing.

You will oversee onboarding, payroll, ER, and reporting for 3–5 venues, manage an HR Executive, and collaborate with CoEs on recruitment, L&D, and policy implementation in a fast-paced