Senior HR Manager

will bring strong commercial acumen, deep knowledge of regional labor regulations, and proven experience in retail HR operations. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR & Business Partnership • Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to retail and corporate leadership teams. • Align HR initiatives with business objectives and retail expansion plans. • Drive workforce planning, budgeting, and manpower optimization. Employee Lifecycle Management • Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, development, succession planning, and separation. • Lead talent acquisition strategies for retail operations (store & HO). • Develop retention and employee engagement initiatives. UAE Labor Law & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law and GCC regulations. • Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling. Performance & Talent Management • Implement performance management frameworks. • Drive learning & development initiatives across retail stores and head office. • Identify high-potential talent and succession planning pipelines. Compensation & Benefits • Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and reward strategies. • Benchmark compensation structures within the retail industry. HR Operations & Policies • Develop, review, and implement HR policies and SOPs aligned with UAE regulations. • Ensure HR systems and documentation are audit-ready. • Lead HR reporting, analytics, and dashboards for management. Requirements • Master’s degree in human resources, CIPD/SHRM/ HRCI- SPHR/GPHR or related field • 10–15+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to UAE/GCC retail sector. • Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and regulatory framework. • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills. • Experience managing multi-store retail workforce. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies • Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution • Leadership & Team Management • Change Management • Compliance & Governance • Data-Driven Decision Making