Human Resources Manager

Overview

Human Resources Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Staff Connect UAE

Title: Human Resources Manager

Company: Staff Connect UAE

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

HR Manager

Location: Mussafah, Abu dhabi,UAE

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in the UAE labour market to manage the complete HR function of the organization. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of hands-on UAE HR experience, with proven expertise in recruiting both skilled professionals and blue-collar employees, developing and implementing HR policies, managing monthly payroll, and ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Laws and regulations.

The candidate should be confident in handling a diverse workforce, managing employee relations, and independently managing day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both skilled, semi-skilled, and blue-collar staff.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies based on manpower requirements and business needs.
• Source candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, social media, databases, referrals, and other channels.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, coordinate technical/management interviews, and manage the selection process.
• Handle bulk recruitment and urgent manpower requirements when required.
• Recruit candidates across different levels, from operational and blue-collar positions to professional and managerial roles.
• Coordinate offer letters, employment contracts, onboarding, and joining formalities.
• Maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future manpower requirements.

2. HR Policies & Procedures

• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures in line with business requirements.
• Ensure HR policies are aligned with applicable UAE Labour Laws and regulations.
• Establish policies covering attendance, leave, working hours, overtime, employee conduct, disciplinary procedures, performance management, grievance handling, and employee benefits.
• Regularly review HR policies and recommend improvements based on changes in legislation and organizational requirements.
• Communicate HR policies effectively to employees and ensure consistent implementation.

3. Payroll Management

• Manage and coordinate the monthly payroll process for all employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, leave salary, and other payroll components.
• Review attendance and leave records before payroll processing.
• Coordinate payroll inputs with Finance and ensure salaries are processed accurately and on time.
• Handle payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable UAE requirements, including WPS requirements, where applicable.

4. UAE Labour Law & Compliance

• Maintain strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE Labour Laws and employment regulations.
• Ensure HR practices, employment contracts, disciplinary actions, termination procedures, leave policies, working hours, and employee benefits comply with UAE regulations.
• Advise management on HR-related legal and compliance matters.
• Ensure proper documentation for employee onboarding, transfers, resignations, terminations, and other employment changes.
• Stay updated on changes to UAE labour regulations and ensure timely implementation of required changes.
• Liaise with relevant government authorities and external service providers when required.

5. Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations and address workplace concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Act as a point of contact between employees and management.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Support management in handling performance issues, misconduct, absenteeism, and other employee-related matters.
• Promote a positive and professional workplace environment.
• Conduct employee engagement and retention initiatives where required.

6. HR Operations & Administration

• Manage employee records, personnel files, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Oversee employee onboarding, induction, probation, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exits.
• Monitor attendance, leave, overtime, and employee movements.
• Coordinate visa, work permit, Emirates ID, insurance, and other employee-related administrative processes, where applicable.
• Prepare HR reports and manpower-related MIS for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.
• Coordinate with Finance, Administration, Operations, and other departments on HR matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on HR experience within the UAE.
• Strong and practical knowledge of UAE Labour Laws and HR regulations.
• Proven experience in recruiting skilled, semi-skilled, and blue-collar staff.
• Demonstrated experience in monthly payroll management.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, HR operations, recruitment, and compliance.
• Experience managing a diverse workforce and handling high-volume recruitment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage the complete HR function.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and HR/payroll systems.
• UAE experience in a company with a significant blue-collar workforce will be highly preferred.