HR Lead

Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 10,000 – AED 12,000 per month
Experience: 6–10 years, with strong UAE HR experience
Industry: FMCG, Distribution, Wholesale, Trading, Logistics, or Similar
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR Lead to manage the complete HR function for a fast-paced distribution/wholesale business in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have strong UAE HR and Labour Law knowledge and proven experience managing both white-collar and blue-collar employees, including sales, warehouse, logistics, and support teams.

The HR Lead will work closely with the General Manager / Owner and will be responsible for recruitment, manpower planning, employee relations, payroll coordination, visas, medical insurance, HR policies, and overall employee administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete HR function across sales, warehouse, logistics, and support teams.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Handle HR requirements for both white-collar and blue-collar employees.
• Manage employee attendance, leave, payroll coordination, and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee visas, medical insurance, documentation, renewals, and annual tickets.
• Support management with performance management, disciplinary matters, employee relations, and staff retention.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective HR policies and procedures suitable for a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Coordinate with management and department heads on manpower requirements and workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support management in resolving employee issues and workplace concerns.
• Monitor HR processes and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement and operational efficiency.
• Prepare HR reports and provide management with relevant workforce information.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of overall HR experience, preferably within FMCG, distribution, wholesale, trading, logistics, or similar industries.
• Strong UAE HR experience and excellent knowledge of UAE Labour Law.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in UAE HR and Labour Law is preferred/required based on the screening criteria.
• Proven experience hiring and managing both white-collar and blue-collar employees.
• Strong experience handling employee visa and medical insurance processes.
• Experience managing diverse workforces, including warehouse, logistics, sales, and support staff.
• Strong understanding of HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, attendance, leave, and payroll processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and closely with the General Manager / Owner.
• Experience with HR software, HRMS, or ERP systems is preferred.

Experience Required

Overall HR Experience: 6–10 years
FMCG / Distribution / Wholesale / Logistics / Similar Industry: 5+ years
UAE HR & Labour Law: 7+ years
Medical Insurance & Visa Processes: 7+ years
White-Collar & Blue-Collar Hiring: 7+ years