Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

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About the Role

Our client, an international company, is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to lead HR and payroll across the MEA region. The role will drive people strategies, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with labor laws. The HR Manager will champion employee experience, learning, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and talent management across the MEA region.
• Develop and implement HR policies and performance management processes.
• Coach managers and employees on HR processes, employee relations, and career development.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, visa support, and compliance with labor regulations.
• Promote employer branding and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Design and deliver learning and development programs.
• Champion sustainability, wellbeing, and ESG initiatives across the region.

Requirements:

• Proven HR leadership experience in multi-country operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing payroll and HR operations.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and employee relations skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certifications are a plus.

What the Role Offers:

• Lead HR across a dynamic, multi-country MEA region.
• Opportunity to shape employee experience and development at a regional level.