The HR Manager will lead and manage all HR operations for Kaizen as a fully remote role, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with UAE labor laws and regulations. This position focuses on operational efficiency, workforce management, HR policy implementation, and employee lifecycle processes. The HR Manager will maintain HR documentation, oversee compliance, facilitate talent acquisition, and drive employee engagement initiatives, supporting smooth and effective HR operations across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. HR Operations & UAE Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, Emiratization requirements, and other statutory regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, employment contracts, and corporate documentation.
- Manage renewals of corporate licenses, permits, and regulatory filings.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies and procedures aligned with UAE legal requirements and Kaizen’s culture.
2. Workforce Planning & Organizational Structure
- Support organizational design initiatives by ensuring optimal workforce allocation and role alignment.
- Assist in defining job descriptions, reporting lines, and departmental structures to enhance operational efficiency.
3. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Ensure adherence to UAE recruitment regulations and Emiratization targets.
- Facilitate smooth remote onboarding processes and ensure proper documentation for all new hires.
4. Performance Management & Employee Relations
- Administer performance management processes to align individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions in line with UAE labor laws and HR policies.
- Promote a positive work environment to enhance engagement, productivity, and retention.
5. Learning & Development
- Coordinate training programs, professional development initiatives, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Maintain records of employee training, certifications, and skill development activities.
6. HR Metrics & Reporting
- Track, analyze, and report HR metrics including turnover, recruitment efficiency, and employee engagement.
- Provide management with data-driven insights to support operational HR decisions.
7. HR Systems & Technology
- Manage HR systems, employee records, and related IT assets, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Oversee HR software administration, remote access management, and digital documentation processes.
8. Employee Wellbeing & Engagement
- Implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, wellbeing, and engagement.
- Monitor engagement levels and recommend improvements to HR processes and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in HR operations or management.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, employment regulations, and Emiratization requirements.
- Proven expertise in HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to work remotely and across distributed teams.
Work Arrangement:
- This position is fully remote. Candidate must have experience managing HR operations remotely while ensuring compliance with UAE laws and maintaining high operational standards.
