HR Manager - (UAE Operations)

Human Resources Manager – UAE Operations

Location: Clifton, Karachi
Salary: Market competitive, based upon experience and individual capabilities
Industry: Signage Manufacturing | Outdoor Media (OOH) | Digital Advertising | Project-Based Operations

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented Human Resources Manager – UAE Operations to lead HR functions from our Karachi back office while supporting and coordinating closely with the UAE Head Office.

The successful candidate will manage HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, HR Reporting, and the complete employee lifecycle while ensuring effective coordination between Karachi and UAE teams.

5+ years of professional UAE HR experience is required, with strong knowledge of UAE/GCC employment practices and experience working with senior management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead HR operations from the Karachi back office in support of UAE business operations.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, transfers, promotions, and separation.
• Partner with senior management and department heads on manpower planning, workforce requirements, employee performance, and HR matters.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for UAE and Pakistan requirements and build talent pipelines for critical positions.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, procedures, and employee guidelines.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace concerns professionally and confidentially.
• Coordinate performance appraisals, KPI setting, performance reviews, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Support compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, benefits, incentives, promotions, and payroll-related HR inputs.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, employee records, contracts, and confidential documentation.
• Prepare HR dashboards and management reports covering headcount, recruitment, turnover, attendance, leave, and manpower costs.
• Ensure effective coordination with UAE management on HR matters, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational requirements.
• Drive HR process improvements, employee engagement, standardization, and operational efficiency.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA/MS and CIPD, SHRM, CHRP, or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience with strong HR Operations exposure.
• Minimum 5 years of professional UAE HR experience is required.
• Experience working with senior management and business heads.
• Regional, multinational, group, or cross-border HR experience will be an advantage.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of HRIS/HRMS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with experience in HR reporting, dashboards, workforce analytics, payroll coordination, recruitment platforms, and employee databases.

Core Competencies:

• Strong HR leadership, UAE/GCC HR knowledge, and operational management
• Talent Acquisition, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management
• Business partnering, stakeholder management, employee relations, and conflict resolution
• Performance/KPI management, compensation & benefits, and HR analytics
• HR policy development, process improvement, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Excellent communication, confidentiality, organization, and senior stakeholder management

WHY JOIN US?
Join an international Signage & Outdoor Media organization and work closely with UAE leadership while gaining exposure to international HR operations, cross-border workforce management, senior management, and long-term career growth.

Application Question(s):

• What is your highest qualification and total years of HR experience?
• How many years of professional HR experience do you have in the UAE?
• What is your current and expected monthly salary and benefits?
• What is your notice period and earliest possible joining date?

Work Location: In person