People & Culture Manager

Sharjah Publishing City – SPC Free Zone is a dedicated business hub in the UAE designed to help companies launch, scale, and thrive under one roof. The Free Zone offers a streamlined setup experience, providing business licenses, residency, and banking support within days. Its flexible, pay-as-you-go model allows organizations to adapt their operations as they grow. With more than 2,000 business activities available, SPC Free Zone enables enterprises to find the right fit and build teams with access to unlimited visas and investor-friendly options. The environment is geared toward supporting dynamic, growth-oriented businesses across diverse sectors.

The ideal candidate delivers a positive employee experience across SPC Free Zone. This role oversees the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, engagement, and talent development. The manager designs and implements HR policies and people programs that align with organizational goals and local regulations, while promoting an inclusive, high-performance culture. Daily tasks include partnering with leadership to address workforce needs, resolving employee relations issues, managing HR operations and documentation, and monitoring key people metrics. The role also involves leading initiatives in learning and development, recognition, well-being, and change management to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong people management and employee relations skills, including experience in coaching leaders and supporting diverse teams.
• Candidates should possess skills in HR operations and compliance, such as policy development, contract and documentation management, and knowledge of UAE labor laws.
• Candidates should possess capabilities in talent acquisition and onboarding, including workforce planning, structured recruitment processes, and integration of new team members.
• Candidates should possess expertise in performance management and talent development, including goal setting frameworks, feedback processes, and learning and development initiatives.
• Candidates should possess skills in organizational culture and engagement, such as designing employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and well-being activities.
• Candidates should possess strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills to effectively collaborate with leadership and team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in HR or People & Culture roles, preferably within a fast-growing, multicultural environment in the GCC or UAE.
• High level of integrity, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in HR systems and MS Office tools.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and thank you for your understanding.