Senior HR Leader – Aerospace Growth & Talent (UAE)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and develop the HR function for a growing aerospace organisation in Abu Dhabi. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on day-to-day HR operations, recruitment and workforce development to support expansion.

The candidate will manage workforce planning, talent acquisition for engineering/technical roles, employee relations, compensation, and compliance with UAE labour laws, while partnering with engineering and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Significant HR leadership experience at senior levels (HR Manager / Senior HR Manager / HR Director).
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, defence, MRO or aerospace manufacturing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UAE HR practices and employment legislation.
• Experience across both strategic and operational HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and support the senior leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and talent acquisition for specialist aerospace and technical positions.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, policies and HR operations.
• Support organisational design, succession planning and leadership development.
• Develop talent retention and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UAE employment legislation and company policies.
• Support recruitment and mobilisation of international and locally based employees.
• Work with operations to understand future workforce requirements.
• Develop HR processes and systems suitable for a growing technical organisation.

Skills

HR leadership

Aerospace recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

UAE HR practices

Technical talent recruitment

Education

Degree in HR/Business

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and develop the HR function for a growing aerospace organisation in Abu Dhabi. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on day-to-day HR operations, recruitment and workforce development to support expansion.

The candidate will manage workforce planning, talent acquisition for engineering/technical roles, employee relations, compensation, and compliance with UAE labour laws, while partnering with engineering and manufacturing