Group HR Operations Manager

Drive Group HR Operations transformation Blue-collar & multi-country experience required About Our Client The organisation operates in the Industrial sector. Job Description Lead end-to-end HR operations across multiple countries, driving consistency, compliance, and service excellence. Manage all employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, contracts, transfers, promotions, and separations. Oversee UAE immigration, expatriate employment contracts, international assignments, and related documentation. Drive HR governance, policies, procedures, compliance monitoring, and employee relations support. Coordinate payroll and benefits administration through local teams, Finance, and external providers. Own HR systems, employee master data integrity, reporting, and operational workforce analytics. Lead and develop HR Operations, HR Data, Systems, Administration, and PRO resources while influencing territory HR teams. The Successful Applicant Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience with significant HR Operations leadership responsibility. Proven experience managing HR operations across multiple countries and legal jurisdictions (essential). Strong HR generalist background covering employee lifecycle, employee relations, contracts, compliance, payroll, benefits, and HR systems. Experience supporting large blue-collar workforces within industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing, mining, logistics, heavy equipment, or similar sectors. Strong knowledge of UAE employment legislation, immigration processes, and expatriate workforce administration. What's on Offer Please apply to be considered for this Group HR Operations Manager role. Contact: Elle Appleby Quote job ref: JN-102026-7128260 Show more Show less