HR Manager - Design Consultancy - J10 Consulting

The Role
Our Global Architectural Design Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well-experienced HR Leader to join their team in Dubai, UAE. Successful candidates will have extensive Office HR and Admin Management experience and must have worked in a design consultancy company and environment previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire permanent opportunity employed directly by our client.

Responsibilities:
This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-growth organization within the Architectural Design Consultancy field. This role partners directly with business leaders to manage all activity related to talent, linking talent and culture to the success and strength of the team. This position interfaces in all aspects of the HR lifecycle to help the teams succeed through HR-focused initiatives and practices.

The Manager of Human Resources is a team player and works directly with Senior Management to support the overall success for a defined client group within the business. This role partners with other professionals and is the link between the business team and the HR function. Key responsibilities include:

1. Review current HR policies and procedures and create and implement new ones in accordance with the General Manager.
2. Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures by all employees across the organization.
3. Responsible for handling employee relations, employee engagements, grievances, and performance management.
4. Act as an HR Business Partner for employees across the Middle East region.
5. Manage the day-to-day HR operations across the organization including employee contracts, visa processing, overseeing payroll responsibilities with the HR Payroll Officer, expenses, annual leave, etc.
6. Ensure up-to-date Labour Laws are being followed with regular updating of contracts within the Business.
7. Lead by example and take on the responsibility of establishing a healthy and vibrant work culture across the organization.

Requirements:
HR Manager Experience: Postgraduate training in Human Resources or Management preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience in Human Resources. Understanding of Executive Recruiting practices, succession planning, training, and development resources both internally and externally. Proven track record of assessing HR program effectiveness and creating & executing talent strategies that drive business results. Ability to influence and drive change management initiatives required.

About the company:
J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait. J10 Consulting provides collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.