Assistant Manager – HR

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager – HR to oversee day-to-day HR operations, employee lifecycle management, HR policies, payroll coordination, employee relations, and compliance with UAE Labour Laws. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in HR operations, along with hands-on exposure to talent acquisition and recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes, policies, and procedures across the organization.
2. Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, including employee documentation, confirmations, transfers, promotions, contract renewals, and exits.
3. Coordinate with the payroll team to ensure accurate processing of salaries, attendance, leave, overtime, deductions, and employee benefits.
4. Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Laws, MOHRE regulations, company policies, and other statutory requirements.
5. Manage employee relations, address employee grievances, resolve workplace concerns, and support disciplinary procedures.
6. Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and HRMS/ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
7. Support talent acquisition activities, including manpower planning, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
8. Monitor employee attendance, leave management, absenteeism, and other HR operational activities.
9. Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing HR policies, SOPs, and processes to improve operational efficiency.
10. Manage employee performance management activities, including probation evaluations, performance appraisals, and confirmation processes.
11. Prepare and maintain HR reports, employee headcount reports, attrition analysis, manpower reports, and other HR MIS reports for management.
12. Coordinate employee separation processes, including resignations, exit interviews, final settlements, and visa cancellations.
13. Liaise with internal departments and external authorities to ensure smooth HR operations and timely resolution of employee-related matters.
14. Perform any other HR-related responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA in HR would be an advantage.
• Minimum 6–8 years of HR experience , with strong exposure to HR operations and at least 2 years in a supervisory or team-leading role.
• Prior experience in HR operations is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Laws, MOHRE regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in payroll coordination, employee relations, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience working with HRMS/ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and HR reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information and manage multiple HR activities independently.