Senior HR Operations Manager — UAE Payroll & Compliance

Ladwig Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladwig Consulting in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee end-to-end HR operations for a diversified group of companies. The role is hands-on, focusing on employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, benefits, and compliance with UAE labour regulations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and work closely with management and external providers. This is a senior operational role based in Abu Dhabi with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR operations/administration in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and government procedures.
• Experience with payroll, insurance, and HR documentation.
• Experience in real estate, financial services, or group companies is a plus.
• Professional communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations and administration for the group.
• Manage employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, renewals, offboarding.
• Coordinate government relations and ensure UAE labour law compliance.
• Handle payroll coordination, WPS compliance, and records.

Skills

HR operations

HR administration

UAE Labour Law

Payroll coordination

Government relations

Employee lifecycle

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

WPS

Job description

Ladwig Consulting in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee end-to-end HR operations for a diversified group of companies. The role is hands-on, focusing on employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, benefits, and compliance with UAE labour regulations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and work closely with management and external providers. This is a senior operational role based in Abu Dhabi with a competitive salary and benefits package.