Assistant Manager - HR (Generalist) – Arabic Speaker

Assistant Manager - HR (Generalist) – Arabic Speaker

Location Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reporting To HR Manager / Group HR Director

Employment Type Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant HR Manager – Generalist (Arabic Speaker) to support and manage end-to-end HR operations across multiple business units within a Group/Holding Company structure. The ideal candidate must have strong experience handling HR functions in diversified organizations, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, talent acquisition support, performance management, policy implementation, and HR operations.

The role requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills, strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, and the ability to work closely with senior management across different entities.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day HR operations across multiple group companies/entities
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal HR policies
• Handle employee lifecycle management including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exit formalities
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and documentation
• Support payroll inputs, leave management, attendance monitoring, and employee benefits administration
• Coordinate visa, labour card, Emirates ID, and employee documentation processes in coordination with PRO/Admin teams

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support manpower planning and recruitment activities across business units
• Coordinate sourcing, screening, interviews, and offer management
• Work closely with department heads to fulfill hiring requirements efficiently
  
• Ensure proper onboarding and induction for new employees

Employee Relations

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, warning letters, and HR investigations
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture improvements
• Support employee welfare programs and retention strategies

Performance Management

• Assist in implementing performance appraisal systems across the group
• Monitor probation reviews, annual appraisals, and development plans
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives

Policies, Compliance & Reporting

• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks
• Ensure HR practices align with group governance standards
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and management presentations
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 6–8 years of HR Generalist experience
• Minimum 2–3 years in an Assistant HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist role
• Mandatory experience working within Group Companies / Holding Companies / Multi-Entity Organizations
• Strong exposure to UAE labor law and HR best practices
• Experience across industries is preferred (Corporate, Services, Facilities Management, Contracting, Trading, etc.)

Language

• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written) – Mandatory

Skills

• Strong understanding of HR operations and employee relations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Strong reporting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience using HRMS systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-business environment

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Arabic Speaker
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice period preferred
• Experience handling HR across multiple subsidiaries/entities is highly desirable
• Strong business partnering approach with leadership exposure