Italian Manufacturing LLC

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager with strong UAE experience in the Furniture Retail Industry to manage the complete HR function, including manpower planning, recruitment, HR budgeting, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing HR for retail stores, showrooms, sales teams, warehouse, logistics, delivery, installation, and corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Manage the overall HR function for the furniture retail business.</li>
<li>Develop and implement annual manpower plans based on business growth, store expansion, and operational requirements.</li>
<li>Prepare and monitor the annual HR budget, including manpower costs, recruitment costs, salaries, benefits, overtime, training, and other HR-related expenses.</li>
<li>Work closely with management and department heads to forecast manpower requirements and control staffing costs.</li>
<li>Manage recruitment for showrooms, retail sales, warehouse, logistics, delivery, installation, and head-office positions.</li>
<li>Develop workforce plans for new showroom openings and business expansion.</li>
<li>Monitor employee productivity, staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, and manpower costs.</li>
<li>Manage salary structures, increments, promotions, incentives, commissions, and employee benefits.</li>
<li>Develop and monitor KPIs and performance appraisal systems for retail and support teams.</li>
<li>Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and staff engagement.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and applicable regulations.</li>
<li>Oversee employee contracts, visa/work permit coordination, leave, attendance, payroll inputs, and employee records.</li>
<li>Develop HR policies and procedures aligned with the company's retail operations.</li>
<li>Analyse employee turnover and implement retention strategies, particularly for sales and showroom staff.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Finance regarding payroll, manpower budgets, and employee cost analysis.</li>
<li>Prepare regular HR reports covering headcount, vacancies, recruitment, turnover, absenteeism, manpower costs, and employee movements.</li>
<li>Lead and manage the HR team and ensure efficient HR service delivery across all retail locations.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>8–12 years of HR experience, with significant UAE experience.</li>
<li>Minimum 5-7 years in an HR Manager or similar senior HR role.</li>
<li>Proven experience in the UAE Furniture Retail / Home Furnishing Industry is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Strong experience in manpower planning, HR budget preparation, workforce cost control, and recruitment.</li>
<li>Experience managing HR across multiple retail locations/showrooms.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR practices.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Strong MS Excel and HRMS/ERP knowledge.</li>
</ul>
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person

Human Resources Manager - Retail Industry Background

Human Resources Manager - Retail Industry Background

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