Strategic HR Leader: Org Design, Payroll & Compliance (UAE)

QatarYello; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarYello in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HR leader to overhaul workforce design, implement payroll controls, and strengthen HR processes across operations.

You will design policies aligned with UAE labour regulations, lead recruitment, employee relations, governance and reporting to drive productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related, CIPD/SHRM, 7+ years of progressive HR experience, UAE experience, and residency in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• CIPD, SHRM or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Recent UAE experience, including UAE Labour Law, payroll, employee relations and compliance.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, wholesale, distribution, or logistics environments.
• Based in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full review of workforce structure, HR processes, organisation design, payroll controls, employee data and existing policies.
• Design and implement HR policies, procedures, frameworks and governance aligned to UAE labour regulations.
• Drive organisation design, manpower planning, workforce productivity and headcount management initiatives.
• Introduce structured performance management, job grading, compensation frameworks and succession planning processes.
• Strengthen payroll, attendance, overtime and employee data controls while improving HR reporting and workforce visibility.
• Lead recruitment, employee relations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes across the organisation.
• Build and develop the HR function to support operational and strategic objectives.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic Planning

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

CIPD/SHRM or equivalent

Job description

QatarYello in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HR leader to overhaul workforce design, implement payroll controls, and strengthen HR processes across operations.

You will design policies aligned with UAE labour regulations, lead recruitment, employee relations, governance and reporting to drive productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related, CIPD/SHRM, 7+ years of progressive HR experience, UAE experience, and residency in Abu Dhabi.