People & Culture Manager (PR & Communications)

NADIA; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA is seeking a seasoned People & Culture Manager in the UAE to lead the organization’s people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. You will partner with leadership to drive talent acquisition, engagement, performance management, learning and development, DEI, wellbeing, and HR operations to build a high-performing workplace.

With 12-15+ years in HR/OD, you will design culture initiatives, leadership programs, and KPI-driven engagement strategies, delivering strategic recommendations

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People & Culture, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Proven experience managing full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, learning & development, and employee relations.
• Experience designing culture-building and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience with talent acquisition and leadership development programs.
• Experience working with senior leadership and providing strategic people recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Culture Development & Maintenance: Define, promote, and evolve core values; develop culture-building initiatives and internal communications; act as a culture ambassador.
• Employee Experience: Design lifecycle experiences including onboarding/offboarding; establish feedback mechanisms and engagement measurement.
• Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development: Lead recruitment, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions; develop coaching and leadership programs.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Foster inclusive workplace culture; facilitate transparent communications; develop diversity programs.
• Workplace Well-being & Mental Health: Promote psychological safety; advocate for work-life balance aligned with business needs.
• People Operations & Employee Engagement: Conduct surveys; monitor culture KPIs; support performance management and development systems.
• Reporting & Strategic Recommendations: Prepare monthly reports on morale, recruitment, retention; provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

HR software

Job description

About the Company

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. This role oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, organizational culture, diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee well-being, and people operations. The position serves as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports business objectives.

About the Role

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's people strategy across the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Culture Development & Maintenance

• Define, promote, and continuously evolve the company's core values.
• Develop and implement culture-building initiatives, events, and internal communication strategies.
• Act as a culture ambassador and advisor within leadership discussions and decision-making processes.

Employee Experience

• Design and enhance employee lifecycle experiences, including onboarding, offboarding, and internal mobility.
• Establish feedback mechanisms, pulse surveys, and engagement measurement programs.
• Create opportunities for employee recognition, celebration, collaboration, and reflection.

Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development

• Lead recruitment activities, candidate assessment, and hiring decisions.
• Develop coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
• Design learning and development initiatives that address diverse workforce needs and career growth opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
• Facilitate clear, transparent, and engaging internal communications.
• Develop programs that improve diversity representation, inclusion, and equal access opportunities.

Workplace Well-being & Mental Health

• Promote psychological safety and employee support systems.
• Encourage emotional intelligence practices across teams.
• Advocate for healthy work-life balance and sustainable work practices aligned with business needs.

People Operations & Employee Engagement

• Conduct employee surveys, pulse checks, and one-on-one listening sessions.
• Partner with leadership to establish and monitor culture, engagement, and retention KPIs.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management and employee development systems.

Reporting & Strategic Recommendations

• Prepare monthly reports covering employee morale, recruitment activities, new hires, exits, engagement initiatives, and key workforce insights.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve organizational culture, employee retention, engagement, and overall team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People & Culture, Talent Management, or Organizational Development.
• Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, and employee relations.
• Experience designing and implementing culture-building and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition and leadership development programs.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and providing strategic people recommendations.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in HR software and tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Knowledge of employee engagement best practices.