HR Manager

Job description / Role

This HR Manager will be at the core of the business, and requires those confident in their abilities to take full ownership, pushback and educate the senior team, develop the strategy, deliver on it and also be highly operational. A unique opportunity to truly lead the direction of the HR Manager role, this is the first time the function has been brought in-house for this boutique investment firm in the DIFC. Offering regional investor opportunities, the organization also works with global partners to provide an exceptionally high level of service to their clients.

Currently at a headcount of approximately 45 employees, they have seen significant growth in the last few years and the HR function has been managed by an external consultant. However, with further growth expected it now requires an experienced HR Manager from within the financial services industry to take the business forward.

Working to support a tight knit and highly motivated team, you will be considered as the HR expert for the organization. Ensuring all HR policies and procedures are in place and fit for purpose, integrate a new HRIS system, development of KPIs, review of job descriptions, compensation and benefits and all HR administration will fall under the responsibly of this sole HR Manager role. It requires a person with exceptional communication and people centric skills, employee engagement capabilities and a strong understanding of the benefits a HR function can add to the business. You will present and update new strategies to the senior team and the overall aim is to implement, execute, and manage internal development programmes for all employees in order for the company to be a great place to work for many years to come.

You should apply for this role if you are a self-motivated candidate with a strong understanding of regional labour laws and HR best practices. Therefore, it is essential that you possess a relevant HR qualification (CIPD preferred) and 5 years of experience in a similar role from the financial services sector. You will have the passion to drive the HR strategy forwards and an engaging personality to influence and oversee employees across all levels of seniority. This is a great new role where you can really develop the HR function to create maximum impact and support the future of this well-established investment management company.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.