HR Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a Marketing Consultancy, who is an established organisation that has recently opened their business in Dubai. Our client is looking to hire a HR Manager to lead and develop their Human Resources function and this is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic HR professional to contribute to the organisation’s growth.

The HR Manager will be responsible for managing the companies HR functions to support the organisation’s goals and business growth. This role will be the main point of contact for all employees within the Dubai Office, and will be involved in developing and executing the HR strategy, implementing new processes, company policies and procedures to ensure the business is compliant with the UAE labour law.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, this role will oversee the full employee life-cycle including the recruitment process, whilst being heavily involved with the interviews, to ensure the best fit candidates are identified and selected to meet the business requirements.

The Manager will also handle performance management, staff appraisals, performance reviews and lead talent management and retention by recommending best-practice workplace initiatives. In addition, this role will also be responsible for employee relations, addressing any issues and recommending improvements.

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have at least 8 years of HR experience with a minimum of 3 years within a leadership role as this position will manage the team within HR. It is essential to have a qualification within a related field with excellent knowledge of the UAE employment law.

This is a strategy focused position, therefore, our client is looking for someone with adept HR Experience, having worked in a managerial role within the UAE.

The candidate must be a strong communicator and decision maker with experience working within an organisation with over 1,000 employees. The ideal candidate will have a professional and personable approach with attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills as well as excellent communication skills in English, both 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.