Snr Manager Employee Relations

Job Description

Snr Manager Employee Relations (UAE National)

Snr Manager Employee Relations – (UAEN)

Grow with Agthia – For the Better

Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region’s largest holding companies.

Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we’ve grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in the industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide.

Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.”

Role Purpose:

• This role reports directly into the Chief People Officer and leads a team of employee relation managers who are responsible for designing and governing the frameworks that manage discipline, performance-related decisions, and workforce risk across all regional geographies.

• Champions a culture where Agthia values are lived, providing leadership with clear insight into conduct and performance risk to sustain respectful, high-performing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the ER function across geographies, embedding consistent case standards, investigation rigor, and governance discipline. Coach ER Managers on complex cases and elevate ER capability maturity.
• Define and govern enterprise discipline and grievance standards; oversee complex, high-risk, or reputational ER cases ensuring fairness and legal defensibility.
• Provide strategic ER advisory to business leaders and HR Directors on compliance, labor regulations, and policy implications.
• Own enterprise interpretation and communication of ER-related policies, ensuring consistent application across all geographies.
• Act as final escalation authority for sensitive ER matters; assess systemic risk patterns and define resolution strategies with legal safeguards.
• Review ER case trends to identify workforce risks; refine governance frameworks, controls, reporting, and prevention strategies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Law, Industrial/Labor Relations, or Business Administration; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• ER experience advising senior leaders on ER risk, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance management.
• Courage and confidence to lead difficult discussions, using strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages clearly and effectively.
• Experience leading ER governance across multiple BUs/geographies, including enterprise case standards and audit readiness.
• Strong knowledge of Labor Law and regional employment regulations; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• UAE National

Join us and be part of a team that’s not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let’s grow ‘For the Better.’

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5+ years of work experience with Employee Relations

• 3+ years of Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience