Group HR Manager (Arabic Speaker) - Dubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Charterhouse is working with a Property Developer who is looking to hire an HR Manager to manage their HR Function within the Dubai Office. This role will act as a partner to the business and drive key HR initiatives, supporting operations and organisation growth.
The HR Manager will be responsible for leading and executing core HR functions including recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, compliance, employee relations and learning and development. This role will manage end-to-end talent acquisition processes, working to build a strong talent pipeline across various departments, and will oversee onboarding to ensure a seamless integration for new hires.The HR Manager will collaborate closely with Finance to oversee payroll and ensure completion of related administration are done efficiently and accurately.
The HR Manager will also be responsible for implementing and leading the performance management frameworks to promote long-term capability and retention within the business. Alongside this, the role will design and execute the learning and development function, to maintain a skilful workforce.
Additionally, the HR Manager will ensure all HR operations are compliant with UAE labour laws, develop policies and procedures, and maintain accurate employee records and systems. Reporting to the CEO, this position will play a key role in driving employee engagement initiatives, resolving conflicts professionally, and fostering a positive workplace culture.This role will also be responsible for succession planning.
Requirements:
To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, ideally within the property or real estate sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is essential, and a Master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., CIPD) is preferable.
The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UAE labour law and HR best practices, as well as demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office.The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative leader with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation. The candidate will be proactive, solution-oriented, and skilled in managing a broad range of HR responsibilities with discretion and professionalism.
Successful applicants will be proficient in both English and Arabic communication skills, written and verbal.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base.The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.
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