Senior HR Manager – Retail & F&B Operations (UAE)

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced HR Manager – Retail & F&B to lead HR operations across multiple sites in the UAE. You will drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, payroll, and employee relations in a fast-paced retail environment. The role requires strong UAE Labour Law knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to align HR programs with business goals.

Onsite, senior-level with 5–10 years of experience. Bachelor's degree, CIPD/SHRM preferred; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• CIPD or SHRM certification preferred; MBA is an advantage.
• 5–10 years HR experience in retail, F&B, FMCG, or multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Manage high‑volume recruitment for frontline to management roles.
• Oversee payroll, compensation & benefits, workforce planning, and HR budgets.
• Ensure UAE Labour Law, MOHRE compliance, visas and terminations.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Lead performance management and KPI alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee HRIS, analytics, headcount, turnover, and labor-cost reporting.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to final settlement.
• Support manpower planning for new outlets and expansion.

Skills

UAE Labour Law

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Budget & Cost Control

HR Analytics

Excel

HRIS

P&L awareness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration

CIPD/SHRM certification (preferred)

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced HR Manager – Retail & F&B to lead HR operations across multiple sites in the UAE. You will drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, payroll, and employee relations in a fast-paced retail environment. The role requires strong UAE Labour Law knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to align HR programs with business goals.

Onsite, senior-level with 5–10 years of experience. Bachelor's degree, CIPD/SHRM preferred; MBA is a plus.