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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.