An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a homegrown independent multi concept hospitality group based in Dubai. The group operates a small portfolio of design-led restaurant, cafe and specialty food retail brands across the city alongside a linked creative studio business and has built a strong reputation in Dubai's independent dining scene since launching in 2019. This is a standalone hands-on HR position you will be the group's dedicated HR function reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Partners and the Head Accountant. It is a rare chance to own an entire HR remit end to end rather than a single specialism and to shape the people foundations of a growing independent group from the ground up. The role is based at the group's Al Quoz head office on a five-day week supporting venues that trade seven days. It suits a UAE-based HR generalist with genuine UAE Labour Law fluency who is ready to step into full ownership of the function.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment and talent acquisition cycle developing sourcing strategies writing and placing job postings screening interviewing and onboarding across head office and venue teams
• Coordinate with department and venue managers to identify staffing needs and plan ahead of openings and seasonal peaks
• Manage employee relations across the group foster a positive working environment drive engagement and handle employee concerns conflicts and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently
• Manage the full employee lifecycle through to exit including performance improvement disciplinary process terminations and off boarding handled correctly and with proper documentation throughout
• Develop and administer performance evaluation programmes and support managers with employee development and performance improvement plans
• Manage compensation structures and benefits programmes conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis and ensure all payroll-related HR information is accurate and delivered on time to the Head Accountant
• Identify training needs organise learning and development programmes and support career development and succession planning
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and all applicable regulations including MOHRE processes contracts visas Emirates ID and WPS
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation and update and implement HR policies and procedures across the group

Qualifications

• 2 5 years' experience in a generalist Human Resources role, with supervisory or management experience an advantage.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and UAE HR practice contracts, probation, working hours, leave, end-of-service gratuity, visa and MOHRE processes. This is essential.
• Prior HR experience within a hospitality, F&B, retail or other multi-site, shift-based operation, and a clear understanding of how HR functions in that environment.
• Proven capability in managing employee exits professionally and compliantly, from documentation through to final settlement.
• Comfortable operating as a standalone HR function in a lean, fast-moving independent business.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work a five-day week in support of venues that operate seven days, and to remain contactable for operational escalations.