HR Manager

Responsibilities:

HR Leadership & Strategy:

• Execute HR and talent strategy for workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession.
• Lead and supervise the HR team (HR Officers, Recruitment Specialist, support staff).
• Advise management on manpower planning and organizational structure.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Drive Emiratization and ensure compliance with UAE national workforce requirements.
• Represent HR in management/HOD meetings.
• Oversee HR audits, ISO readiness, and labour law compliance.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning:

• Manage and supervise full-cycle recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate with departments to identify manpower needs and skill gaps.
• Prepare and approve job descriptions and offers.
• Conduct background checks and eligibility verifications.
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, retention).

HR Operations & Systems:

• Implement and maintain HRMS and internal HR databases.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, and leave management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and employee files.
• Review employment contracts and renewals.
• Prepare HR reports (overtime, manpower, dashboards).
• Support the CEO and Finance with HR analytics and data.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Manage investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations as per UAE Labour Law.
• Ensure compliance with MOHRE, GPSSA, WPS, and municipal regulations.
• Oversee labour camp accommodation and compliance.
• Promote fair and transparent communication across the company.

Policy, Performance & Development:

• Develop and update HR policies and employee handbooks.
• Oversee performance appraisals and KPI evaluations.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.
• Support succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and disciplinary procedures.

Reporting, Coordination & Analytics:

• Prepare and submit periodic HR reports (manpower, payroll, attendance, recruitment).
• Provide HR analytics and recommendations to management.
• Coordinate with auditors, legal teams, PROs, and government entities.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory HR compliance documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation:

• Lead HR digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate HRMS integration with payroll and attendance systems.
• Improve HR processes and workflows.
• Support change management and innovation within HR

About Gulfa Mineral Water and Processing Industries LLC :

Gulfa was founded in 1975 as the first water company in the GCC and has since raised the standards of our bare necessity of water consumption. The wells in Masfout that surround the foundation of Gulfa have been naturally flowing through centuries, and it is through Gulfa that we are able to consume such mineral-enriched water to our convenience.