HR Manager – Abu Dhabi (UAE) – Permanent
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a HR Manager.
Profile & Qualifications:
- Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken) — required.
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8–10 years of overall post-graduate HR experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must be in an HR Manager or equivalent role.
- Preferred background in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) consultancy industry
Core Experience:
- End-to-end HR management: workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, C&B, L&D, succession planning, and policy implementation.
- Technical recruitment experience, particularly sourcing Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers, BIM professionals, and other design/engineering talent.
- Multi-country HR exposure across the GCC and Asia, with working knowledge of regional labour law and employment practices.
- Employee relations: workplace investigations, grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
- HR policy and governance framework development and implementation
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong stakeholder management across all organisational levels.
- Proven leadership: team management, coaching, and driving continuous improvement.
- High integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and HRIS platforms.
- Adaptable and organised in a fast-paced, multicultural consultancy environment.
Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.
