HR Operations Manager

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training

Company Industry
Construction

About us – Sunreef Yachts Middle East

Sunreef Yachts Middle East operates a rapidly growing and modern shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, focused on the production of premium custom luxury yachts. As part of the global Sunreef Yachts group, we combine advanced engineering, skilled craftsmanship, and international expertise to deliver world-class multihull yachts for clients worldwide.

Position overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee all day-to-day HR processes across our UAE operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in UAE Labour Law, payroll, overtime calculations, visa and immigration processes, and employee lifecycle management. Previous experience working in a Freezone environment and hands-on knowledge of the Odoo HR system are significant advantages.

This role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across HR operations while supporting talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and HR systems.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

1. HR operations & compliance
   Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, Freezone regulations, and company policies.
   Maintain and update HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs.
   Manage employee records, contracts, leave management, EOSB, and HR documentation via Odoo and internal systems.
   Handle all disciplinary procedures in line with legal and company guidelines.
2. Payroll management
   Oversee monthly payroll preparation and processing.
   Verify attendance, leaves, deductions, and allowances using Odoo HR modules.
   Ensure accurate overtime calculation based on UAE Labour Law.
   Coordinate with Finance for payroll submissions and audits.
   Manage salary revisions, advances, and final settlements.
3. Visa, immigration & PRO coordination
   Review and supervise all visa applications.
   Oversee and coordinate medical test procedures, Emirates ID processing, and residency stamping with PROs.
   Monitor visa expiries, renewals, cancellations, and compliance with immigration deadlines with PROs.
   Liaise with Freezone authorities and government portals (MOHRE, ICP, E-channels, etc.).
4. Talent acquisition & recruitment
   Oversee the end-to-end recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviews, and selection.
   Build candidate pipelines and coordinate manpower planning with department heads.
   Manage job postings through Workable and candidate tracking, and onboarding through Odoo.
5. Employee onboarding & offboarding
   Lead the onboarding process: contracts, documentation, induction, and system setup.
   Ensure smooth offboarding: exit interviews, visa cancellations, EOSB, and final settlements.
   Manage onboarding workflows and checklists via Odoo.
6. HR systems, Odoo & reporting
   

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   Manage and optimize the use of Odoo HR modules (Payroll, Recruitment, Attendance, Leaves, Documents).
   Ensure data accuracy and proper workflow setup in Odoo.
   Prepare HR dashboards, reports, and KPI analyses.
   Support digital transformation and process automation.
7. Employee relations & support
   Act as the main point of contact for employee concerns, HR support, and policy inquiries.
   Support grievance handling, conflict resolution, and performance-related issues.
   Promote employee engagement and well-being initiatives.

Qualifications & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of HR operations experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, payroll, overtime and EOSB calculations, visa and immigration processes.
• Experience with Freezone regulations (RAKEZ, DMCC, DAFZA, JAFZA, etc.) is a plus.
• Previous experience using Odoo (HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Attendance modules) is mandatory or highly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred skills

• Experience in Freezone HR operations.
• Strong recruitment capabilities.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Annual leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law
• Basic medical insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Multinational and dynamic working environment
• Modern, expanding shipyard facilities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture