Senior Human Resources Manager

GRG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG, a UAE-based investment firm, seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead HR operations, payroll inputs, benefits and employee relations from its Abu Dhabi base. You will partner with leadership to drive performance, recruitment, onboarding and immigration processes across the UAE, delivering reliable HR services and governance.

The role requires strong English communication, 7–10+ years in HR, and a solid UAE HR background. On-site in Abu Dhabi with relocation if needed; report to Head of HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field; HR qualification advantageous.
• 7–10+ years HR generalist experience with substantial UAE operations.
• Knowledge of UAE employment practices, immigration processes and HR administration.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, benefits and employee records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS/HRMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle, BP & ER, Talent Acquisition & Performance, Payroll, Benefits and Reporting.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and visa/immigration processes for UAE hires.
• Maintain compliant HR documentation and drive process improvements and automation.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, performance, and conduct.
• Handle employee relations matters, grievances, investigations and exit interviews.
• Collaborate with Finance and external vendors for payroll inputs and benefits.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll inputs

Employee relations

Recruitment coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

MS Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity within an Abu Dhabi-headquarted investment firm is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager as part of a newly created position due to growth and transformation.

The position will be based in ADGM, and report to the Head of HR. The Senior HR Manager will support the people agenda and manage the reliable day-to-day delivery of HR services. Acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers, the role covers HR operations, recruitment coordination, employee relations, performance, learning, payroll inputs, benefits, immigration, reporting and employee data. The successful candidate will combine strong technical HR knowledge with excellent organisation, judgment and service orientation.

Responsibilities Overview

• Responsible for HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle, Business Partnering & Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition & Performance, Payroll, Benefits and Reporting.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, employee records, leave, probation, mobility and UAE visa/immigration processes
• Maintain accurate, compliant HR documentation and processes, while driving service standards, process improvement and automation across HR operations.
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical guidance across policies, benefits, performance, conduct and general HR matters.
• Support employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary issues, investigations, check-ins and exit interviews, ensuring appropriate escalation, confidentiality and follow-through.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity, from role approval and sourcing support through interviews, references, offers and candidate experience.
• Support performance, talent and development cycles, including objective setting, talent reviews, learning programmes, tracking, documentation and reporting.
• Manage payroll inputs, employee benefits, insurance and end-of-service processes, coordinating closely with Finance, payroll providers and external vendors.
• Deliver accurate HR reporting, budgeting and vendor oversight across headcount, recruitment, turnover, leave, performance, invoices and related workforce metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a recognised HR qualification is advantageous.
• 7-10+ years of broad HR generalist experience, including substantial hands-on HR operations experience in the UAE.
• Working knowledge of UAE employment practices, immigration processes, employee relations and HR administration.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, benefits, performance cycles and employee records.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with an HRIS or HRMS is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic language capability is advantageous.
• Experience in investment management, financial services or another professional-services environment is preferred.

Note: Candidates must be currently based in the UAE and willing to relocate or work 5 days a week in Abu Dhabi. (Mandatory).