Position: Assistant HR Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, employee records management, HRIS updates, and offboarding processes within a manufacturing environment.

Oversee the complete payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing, and handle all payroll-related queries and compliance.

Administer employee services such as benefits, leave management, insurance, and government relations (e.g., visas, labor contracts).

Handle employee relations by addressing workplace concerns, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring compliance with UAE labor law.

Support the performance management cycle, including goal-setting, appraisal coordination, and feedback processes.

Address employee grievances confidentially and impartially, conducting investigations and recommending resolutions when necessary.

Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures tailored to a shift-based manufacturing workforce.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong background in a manufacturing or industrial setting in the UAE.

Hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll processing, and employee relations in the UAE market.

In-depth knowledge of UAE labor law, visa processes, and WPS payroll systems.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

Proficiency in HR software and MS Office.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Benefits:

Competitive, tax-free salary package.

Opportunity to grow within the HR function of a well-established manufacturing organization.

Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Professional development opportunities.