Group HR Operations Manager (Industrial Sector)

Michael Page is recruiting a Group HR Operations Manager for an industrial client in the UAE to lead HR operations across several countries.

Location: UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core HR operations across multiple countries with consistent standards, compliance and service quality
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, transfers, promotions and exits
• Oversee UAE immigration, expatriate contracts and international assignments
• Govern HR policies, monitor compliance and support employee relations
• Coordinate payroll and benefits with local teams, Finance and external providers
• Own HR systems, employee master data, reporting and workforce analytics
• Lead the HR operations, data, systems, administration and PRO teams

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR operations leadership
• Experience running HR operations across several countries and legal jurisdictions
• Broad HR generalist background covering contracts, compliance, payroll, benefits and HR systems
• Experience supporting large blue-collar workforces in industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing or logistics sectors
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment law and immigration processes