Strategic HR Leader — UAE, KSA & Philippines

LNR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

LNR Consultancy is seeking an HR Manager to drive strategic HR initiatives, policies, and processes across the UAE, KSA, and the Philippines. You will partner with senior leadership to align workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement with business objectives.

The role covers compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, learning and development, and compliance with local labour laws. Fluency in Arabic and experience in design/engineering settings are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws and KSA regulations.
• Background in multi-disciplinary design Architectural/Engineering firms.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• MSc in HR or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy development and policy implementation aligned with business goals.
• Oversee talent acquisition, learning, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Coordinate compensation, benefits, and payroll across UAE, KSA and the Philippines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management across jurisdictions.
• Drive employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to address workforce needs and organizational development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance management

HR analytics

Regulatory compliance

Education

MSc in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Excel

Job description

LNR Consultancy is seeking an HR Manager to drive strategic HR initiatives, policies, and processes across the UAE, KSA, and the Philippines. You will partner with senior leadership to align workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement with business objectives.

The role covers compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, learning and development, and compliance with local labour laws. Fluency in Arabic and experience in design/engineering settings are valued.