HR Manager

Dubai, UAE

Ref: LP414-4238

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training

Company Industry
Education

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead all aspects of human resources for GEMS School Management, a wholly owned subsidiary under GEMS Group Holdings. This is a standalone, full-spectrum HR role responsible for overseeing the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, compliance, and policy implementation.

The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, able to balance operational excellence with a people-first approach.

Key responsibilities:

Recruitment & onboarding

Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across all departments, from sourcing and shortlisting to scheduling and coordinating interviews.

Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and implement effective recruitment strategies.

Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

HR operations & employee relations

Manage day-to-day HR operations including employee documentation, contracts, and record management.

Act as the main point of contact for all HR queries, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

Support employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.

Performance, development & engagement

Drive performance management processes, supporting managers with goal setting and reviews.

Implement employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Identify training and development needs and support relevant learning programs.

Compliance & reporting

Ensure adherence to UAE Labour Law and GEMS Group HR policies.

Liaise with PRO/GR team for visa and legal requirements.

Maintain HR data accuracy and prepare reports as needed.

Skills

Key requirements:

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).

Minimum 5 years' HR generalist experience, ideally within the UAE.

Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.

Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

A proactive, collaborative, and hands-on approach with attention to detail.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission â€“ to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.

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