About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to join our expanding international industrial manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR leader who can align HR initiatives with business objectives while fostering a positive workplace culture and driving organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives

Partner with senior leadership to drive business growth through effective people management

Lead organizational development initiatives and change management programs

Design and oversee succession planning and talent development strategies

HR Operations Management

Oversee full spectrum of HR operations including recruitment, training, compensation, and benefits

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices

Manage performance management systems and processes

Lead employee relations and engagement initiatives

Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and regulations

Talent Management

Direct recruitment and retention strategies for key positions

Design and implement leadership development programs

Create and maintain succession planning frameworks

Oversee training and development initiatives

Manage performance evaluation systems

Employee Relations & Engagement

Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement

Develop and implement employee wellness and satisfaction programs

Handle complex employee relations issues

Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives

Manage internal communications related to HR matters

Required Qualifications

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

Master's degree in HR or relevant field preferred

5-10+ years of progressive HR management experience

Experience in industrial manufacturing sector preferred

Professional HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, CIPD, etc.) preferred

Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR practices

Excellent command of English; Arabic language skills preferred

Required Competencies

Leadership Skills

Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities

Excellent people management and team development skills

Change management expertise

Decision-making capabilities

Problem-solving orientation

Technical Skills

Proficiency in HRIS and HR analytics

Strong knowledge of HR best practices and trends

Understanding of organizational development principles

Expertise in performance management systems

Knowledge of compensation and benefits structures

Soft Skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

High level of emotional intelligence

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work with an international industry leader

Career growth potential in a growing organization

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who match the above criteria are invited to send their detailed CV and cover letter to:

judy@emiratalent.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.

About Us

EmiraTalent are a refreshingly different technical and professional services focused recruitment business covering the Middle East.

With over 10+ years broad experience in the region, across multiple sectors, we are sure to have had relevant professional exposure, of which will be useful in your journey.

In short, we are leaders in search style assignments and strive to simplify the way companies and candidates approach an often over-complicated process. In sometimes stark contrast to many of our competitors, our highly trained team fully understand the principal of “The Client Always Comes First”.

From inception, the Partners have wholly re-enforced the importance of possessing a consultative and empathetic relationship with all parties that come in to contact with their business, along with the very real commercial value of a client or candidate returning to a tried and tested customer experience.