Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Company Description Al Shoumoukh Group, established in 1989, is one of the oldest companies in the United Arab Emirates, with its head office located in Abu Dhabi. The Group is a service provider and supplier to multiple industries, with a strong focus on the Oil, Gas, and Energy sector across the MENA region and globally. Its core businesses include specialized chemicals for production, drilling, and water treatment, manpower supply for both blue- and white-collar roles, supply of OCTG products, and a wide range of oilfield services. Al Shoumoukh Group is recognized as a leading seamless and line pipe supplier, offering high-quality tubing, casing, drill pipe, premium connections, and related accessories. The company invests in a diverse workforce from around the world to deliver quality services and drive technological development.

Role Description: The Human Resources Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Abu Dhabi. The HR Manager will oversee the end-to-end HR function, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations for a diverse, multinational workforce. Daily responsibilities include developing and implementing HR policies, managing compensation and benefits, coordinating training and development programs, and ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws and company standards. The role also involves supporting line managers with HR guidance, handling disciplinary and grievance processes, maintaining accurate HR records, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention. The HR Manager will collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives in the oil, gas, energy, and manpower supply sectors.

Requirement

• We require an 𝑯𝑹 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔, with the ability to manage both strategic and operational HR functions effectively. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally gained across a multi-entity or group corporate structure spanning several business sectors.
• Solid background in manpower outsourcing, recruitment, or staffing operations, including workforce deployment and client coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law, visa and immigration procedures, and Emiratization requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll operations and WPS compliance, including coordination with Finance on salary processing.
• Experience in managing employee benefits, including various insurance administration, renewals, claims coordination, and employee support.
• Track record of designing and rolling out HR policies, procedures, and organization-wide people strategies.
• Strong people-leadership skills, with experience building and mentoring an HR team.
• Working knowledge of performance management frameworks, including KPI/KRA design and appraisal cycles.
• Comfortable managing employee relations casework — grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Good analytical ability, with experience turning workforce data into reports management can act on.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across all levels of the organization.
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple companies at once.

 Work Location :- Abu Dhabi (Head Office)

Requirements added by the job poster

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources

• 3+ years of Oil and Gas experience