Group HR Manager

Job description / Role

Group HR Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Group HR Manager to lead and coordinate all HR functions across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning human resource strategies with business goals, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and driving talent management initiatives. This position requires a proactive leader with a strong understanding of UAE labor law and proven expertise in implementing HR best practices across diverse environments.

Key Responsibilities

Group HR Strategy
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the board on HR-related matters.
• Develop and execute group-wide HR strategies to support business objectives, organizational design, workforce transformation, and planning.

Policy & Compliance
• Standardize HR policies, processes, and practices across all group entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal protocols and regulatory standards, including conducting investigations and recommending disciplinary actions where necessary.

Legal Compliance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and WPS wage payment systems.
• Ensure organization-wide compliance and implementation of all labor-related legal requirements.

Talent Management
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, career development, and succession planning.
• Design and implement leadership development and employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention and growth.

Performance Management
• Establish and manage performance appraisal frameworks in line with business KPIs and organizational goals.
• Facilitate feedback systems, performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

HRMS & Reporting
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of HR Management Systems (HRMS) across all entities.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, data analytics, KPI tracking, and timely reporting to senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably with multi-entity or group-level exposure.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Laws, MOHRE policies, and wage protection systems.
• Proven experience with HRMS platforms and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

The Innovations Group has been operating within the UAE for close to 2 decades and is one of the market leaders in Employee Outsourcing & Recruitment services.

We work across myriad industries servicing the private sector, government, banking & financial institutions and other SMEs. As a pioneer in employee outsourcing, we currently have 11,000+ employees outsourced to our clients.

We specialize in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions for diverse nationalities, skill sets & domain expertise.