HR & Compliance Manager

Job Title: HR \& Compliance Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full\-Time Required Qualifications: * Strong experience in HR operations and compliance management * Knowledge of UAE labor laws and employment regulations * Experience handling payroll, benefits, and employee relations * Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills * Experience working in multicultural or regional environments preferred Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced HR \& Compliance Manager to oversee strategic HR operations, regulatory compliance, payroll coordination, employee engagement, and workplace compliance initiatives across the UAE and Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, HR operations, compliance management, and employee relations. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Management * Manage end\-to\-end recruitment for technical, engineering, and corporate functions * Support employee relations, grievance handling, and engagement initiatives * Lead performance management processes and KPI tracking * Drive employee development, training, and culture initiatives * Oversee onboarding, employee records, leave administration, and HR documentation Regulatory \& Compliance Management * Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, immigration, and visa requirements * Develop and maintain HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks * Conduct internal audits and maintain audit readiness * Manage statutory reporting and employee documentation compliance * Ensure employment contracts and HR records meet legal standards Compensation \& Benefits * Coordinate payroll processing and WPS compliance * Manage employee benefits, medical insurance, gratuity, and wellness initiatives * Coordinate with payroll vendors, insurance providers, and government agencies Health, Safety \& Environmental (HSE) * Support workplace safety and HSE compliance initiatives * Coordinate incident reporting and employee return\-to\-work processes * Promote awareness of workplace safety and compliance standards