Group Human Resources Manager

GROUP HR MANAGER

INSEAB Group | Dubai, UAE

Position Overview

INSEAB Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group HR Manager to lead and oversee the Group's HR function across its businesses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in multinational or multi-entity organisations, combining strategic thinking with hands-on HR management. This role requires an individual who can strengthen HR processes, improve organisational effectiveness, develop talent and ensure consistent HR practices across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment strategies, workforce planning, senior-level hiring and talent pipeline development.
• HR Operations & Payroll: Oversee day-to-day HR operations, payroll, employee records, HR policies and procedures.
• Learning & Development: Identify capability gaps and implement training, leadership development and employee learning initiatives.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations, grievances, performance matters and workplace concerns while ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Organisational Development: Improve organisational structures, workforce effectiveness, performance management and change initiatives.
• Compensation & Benefits: Review salary structures, benefits and reward practices to support retention and cost efficiency.
• HR Strategy & Transformation: Review existing HR practices, identify improvement opportunities and implement modern, scalable HR solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with applicable UAE labour legislation and relevant employment requirements across the Group's operating jurisdictions.
• HR Systems & Reporting: Improve HR systems, reporting, analytics and processes to support informed management decisions.

Candidate Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in a senior HR management role.
• Proven experience in a multinational company, diversified group or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong hands-on expertise across HR operations, payroll, talent acquisition, L&D, employee relations and organisational development.
• Demonstrated ability to improve HR processes, implement change and drive organisational effectiveness.
• Experience working closely with senior management on workforce planning, performance and people strategy.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labour legislation and practical HR compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field. A Master's degree, MBA, CIPD or SHRM qualification is an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-oriented HR leader who can manage the full spectrum of HR while bringing structure, fresh thinking and continuous improvement to the Group.

The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing operational responsibilities with strategic priorities, influencing senior stakeholders and implementing changes that deliver measurable business results.

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