HR Manager / Senior HR Manager - Sovereign Wealth Fund - UAE Nationals Only

We are working with one of the largest sovereign investors in the region, based in Dubai, on a senior hire for their Human Resources team. The organisation plays a long-term role in the growth of the Emirate and is building out its people function. This role is part of our client's Emiratisation programme and is open to UAE Nationals only. The role You will run day-to-day HR for the organisation and act as a trusted partner to senior management. A hands-on role covering the full employee lifecycle. What you'll do Manage the full HR cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and offboarding Oversee payroll, compensation and benefits, working closely with Finance Handle employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with UAE labour law Lead performance management, talent development and training plans Support Emiratisation targets, workforce planning and HR reporting to management Keep HR systems and employee records accurate and compliant What we're looking for 5 to 10 years of HR experience, ideally in financial services, government-related entities or a large corporate Solid knowledge of UAE labour law, payroll and benefits administration Experience handling employee relations and building HR policies Bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field; CIPD or SHRM is a plus Fluent English and Arabic What's on offer A senior role at a leading long-term investor in Dubai Competitive package and benefits The chance to shape the people function as the organisation grows Show more Show less