HR Manager - Nursery

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations across all nursery branches. • Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law, KHDA, ADEK, and internal policies. • Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready employee records and HR documentation. • Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with legal requirements. • Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including manpower planning, sourcing, interviewing, and • hiring. • Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and ensure timely recruitment across branches. • Ensure all hiring complies with regulatory approvals (KHDA/MOHRE requirements). • Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience across the organisation. • Design and implement structured onboarding programs for all new employees. • Ensure smooth employee lifecycle management from onboarding to exit. • Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives. • Lead performance management processes including probation reviews, appraisals, and development plans. • Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations. • Provide guidance and coaching to managers on people management and HR best practices. • Oversee payroll inputs including attendance, leave, and employee changes in coordination with Finance. • Prepare HR reports and dashboards (turnover, headcount, recruitment, etc.). • Support HR budgeting, cost analysis, and workforce planning initiatives. • Coordinate with the Government Relations Officer to ensure timely processing of visas, work permits, Emirates ID, and medicals. • Ensure all employee documentation is valid and compliant with UAE regulations.

Education: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. • 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role. Skills: • Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices. • Excellent command of English (written and verbal communication). • Strong organisational, planning, and multitasking abilities. • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel). • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. • High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.