Strategic HR Manager - Talent, Compliance & L&D

Expertise Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Expertise Recruitment is seeking an HR Manager to lead the HR department in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers staffing strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with multi-country labor laws.

You will partner with senior leadership to drive engagement and ensure governance across HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in HR Management and 8–10 years in HR, including 3–5 years in an HR leadership position, with

Qualifications

• Master's in HR Management or equivalent.
• 8–10 years total HR experience.
• 3–5 years in HR Manager/leadership role.
• Native Arabic language skills and strong English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR department daily workflow.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Advise management on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession.
• Ensure compliance with UAE/KSA/Philippines/India labor laws and company policies.
• Develop learning and development programs and onboarding plans.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Learning & development

Performance management

Employee relations

HR policy enforcement

Strategic HR planning

Compensation & benefits

HR systems

Employment law compliance

Arabic language

English language

Education

Master's in HR Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Expertise Recruitment is seeking an HR Manager to lead the HR department in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers staffing strategy, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with multi-country labor laws.

You will partner with senior leadership to drive engagement and ensure governance across HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in HR Management and 8–10 years in HR, including 3–5 years in an HR leadership position, with