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Establish and lead the HR function for a new Dubai office of an international energy group. Develop policies, manage recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with UAE Labour Law. Requires 10+ years of HR lifecycle experience in the UAE and fluency in Arabic.
Key Highlights
Establishing the HR function from the ground up in a new Dubai office
Full HR lifecycle management including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and manage visa/residency processes
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, code of conduct and governance frameworks
Establish HR processes aligned with group standards while ensuring local compliance
Build and maintain employee records, documentation and HR reporting
Support the establishment of the new Dubai office and associated people processes
Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle
Lead all recruitment activities for the growing Dubai operation
Partner closely with business leaders to identify talent requirements and hiring priorities
Coordinate recruitment agencies, candidates and hiring managers
Design and implement onboarding programmes for new hires
Support the relocation and transfer of employees from international offices into Dubai
Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees
Handle grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues in line with local legislation and company policy
Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
Support payroll administration and related controls
Manage employee benefits administration
Coordinate annual compensation and salary review processes
Support performance-related bonus administration and employee communications
Coordinate performance management processes
Support learning and development initiatives
Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement
Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant regulations
Prepare and review employment contracts and supporting documentation
Manage visa, work permit and residency processes
Liaise with government authorities, free-zone entities and external service providers
Monitor legislative updates and advise management on potential impacts
Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team
Maintain effective relationships with external providers and government stakeholders
Provide regular updates and recommendations on employee matters and compliance requirements
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Medical insurance for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
Company-sponsored employment visa
Long-term career development opportunities
Job Description
- Establishing as a key regional hub for its global operations.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda from the ground up.
Our client is a well-established international energy and commodities group with a significant presence globally.
Job Description
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, code of conduct and governance frameworks
- Establish HR processes aligned with group standards while ensuring local compliance
- Build and maintain employee records, documentation and HR reporting
- Support the establishment of the new Dubai office and associated people processes
- Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle
- Lead all recruitment activities for the growing Dubai operation
- Partner closely with business leaders to identify talent requirements and hiring priorities
- Coordinate recruitment agencies, candidates and hiring managers
- Design and implement onboarding programmes for new hires
- Support the relocation and transfer of employees from international offices into Dubai
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters
- Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees
- Handle grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues in line with local legislation and company policy
- Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
- Support payroll administration and related controls
- Manage employee benefits administration
- Coordinate annual compensation and salary review processes
- Support performance-related bonus administration and employee communications
- Coordinate performance management processes
- Support learning and development initiatives
- Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational capability and employee engagement
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant regulations
- Prepare and review employment contracts and supporting documentation
- Manage visa, work permit and residency processes
- Liaise with government authorities, free-zone entities and external service providers
- Monitor legislative updates and advise management on potential impacts
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team
- Maintain effective relationships with external providers and government stakeholders
- Provide regular updates and recommendations on employee matters and compliance requirements
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- 10+ years of progressive HR lifecycle experience within the UAE.
- Proven experience establishing or developing HR functions in a growing or newly established business.
- Strong practical knowledge across:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Learning and development
- Compensation and benefits
- Payroll administration
- HR compliance
- End-of-service processes
- Excellent understanding of UAE Labour Law.
- Practical experience working with free zones and mainland employment regulations.
- Experience managing visas, work permits and residency processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
- Fluent Arabic Speaker
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- Annual package: AED 450,000 - AED 500,000
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
- Company-sponsored employment visa
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international organisation
Quote job ref: JN-092026-7111060
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