Senior UAE HR & Compliance Manager

Urban Ridge Supplies; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our HR and administration function in the UAE. You will own the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment of white-collar and blue-collar staff to onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, training and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on generalist who can balance day-to-day HR operations with strategic initiatives that improve retention, engagement and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, BA or related field.
• 8+ years in progressive HR roles with UAE/GCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour law and visa processes.
• Experience with Oracle ERP/HRIS and payroll coordination.
• Professional HR qualification (CIPD/IPM or equivalent).
• Experience in construction, contracting, facilities management, FMCG or similar high-volume industries.
• Background in counselling or employee well-being support.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for professional and workforce roles.
• Oversee HR operations, visas, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, joining reports, and payroll interfaces.
• Manage insurance and compliance, including ISO audits.

Skills

Leadership

HR analytics

Payroll coordination

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in HRM/BA

Master's in HRM (advantage)

CIPD/IPM or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

HRIS

Job description

Urban Ridge Supplies is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our HR and administration function in the UAE. You will own the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment of white-collar and blue-collar staff to onboarding, payroll coordination, employee relations, training and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on generalist who can balance day-to-day HR operations with strategic initiatives that improve retention, engagement and performance.