HR Manager

We are currently partnered with a growing financial institution in Abu Dhabi who are looking to recruit a hands on HR Manager to lead and shape the HR function as the organization scales. This is an individual contributor role, reporting to senior management, with direct oversight of the employees across the business.

This is good opportunity for an self-driven HR professional to establish the HR department, create an engaging culture, and drive initiatives that support employee motivation, engagement, and team-building during this growth. The organization operates with a startup-like, innovative mindset within a licensed banking environment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building processes and culture from the ground up.

• Lead end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, payroll, benefits, contracts, visas, exits).
  
• Partner with leadership to drive talent acquisition and workforce planning.
  
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and recognition programs.
  
• Support policy development, compliance, and HR governance aligned with UAE labor laws (ADGM/DIFC exposure is a plus).
  
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior management and employees.
  
• Maintain HR records, insurance administration, and support audits as required.
  
• Provide hands-on support in scaling HR processes to match company growth.
  

• 7-9 years HR experience, UAE experience is a MUST, ADGM/DFIC experience is highly desirable.
  
• Experience managing HR independently.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, HR best practices, and employee engagement strategies.
  
• Proactive, and able to drive initiatives without supervision.
  
• Excellent English communication; Arabic is a plus.
  
• Based in Abu Dhabi, or open to relocate