HR Manager/Assistant Manager

Exalans and Hunar; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalans and Hunar in Thiruvananthapuram, India, is seeking an experienced HR Manager / Assistant Manager HR to manage and oversee HR operations with a strong focus on UAE compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of UAE labour laws, robust onboarding, payroll coordination, and policy development, working closely with UAE-based stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong and practical knowledge of UAE labour laws and HR compliance is mandatory.
• Experience managing HR operations for a UAE-based organization is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE employment contracts, employee documentation, leave, payroll coordination, and statutory requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/HR tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws, employment regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Handle employee onboarding, documentation, contracts, transfers, leave, attendance, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Manage HR policies and processes in line with UAE regulations and company requirements.
• Coordinate payroll-related HR activities and ensure timely processing of employee information.
• Support employee relations, grievance handling, and workplace matters.
• Coordinate with management and relevant stakeholders in the UAE.
• Monitor changes in UAE labour laws and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, MIS, and compliance-related documentation as required.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee information.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

HRMS/HR tools

Job description

Thiruvananthapuram, India

Work Model: Work from Trivandrum with UAE Compliance Experience

About the Role

One of our valuable client is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Manager / Assistant Manager HR to manage and oversee HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in UAE HR practices and employment compliance , along with the ability to independently manage day-to-day HR activities and coordinate effectively with employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations.
  
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws, employment regulations, and statutory requirements .
  
• Handle employee onboarding, documentation, contracts, transfers, leave, attendance, and offboarding.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
  
• Manage HR policies and processes in line with UAE regulations and company requirements.
  
• Coordinate payroll-related HR activities and ensure timely processing of employee information.
  
• Support employee relations, grievance handling, and workplace matters.
  
• Coordinate with management and relevant stakeholders in the UAE.
  
• Monitor changes in UAE labour laws and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
  
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
  
• Prepare HR reports, MIS, and compliance-related documentation as required.
  
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee information.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field .
  
• Strong and practical knowledge of UAE labour laws and HR compliance is mandatory.
  
• Experience managing HR operations for a UAE-based organization is highly preferred.
  
• Good understanding of UAE employment contracts, employee documentation, leave, payroll coordination, and statutory requirements.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS/HR tools.