People Manager

About the Role

We are collaborating with a rapidly expanding, founder-led consumer company headquartered in Dubai that seeks to recruit its inaugural People & Culture Manager. This is a special chance to establish and develop the people operations within a growing organization, working closely with the founders to craft an exceptional employee journey. Unlike conventional HR positions, this role focuses on building high-performing teams, designing structure, nurturing culture, and supporting employees at every stage of their career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, ongoing support, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding process that ensures new hires are effectively prepared for their roles.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee assistance, coaching, and consultation.
• Lead performance evaluations, probation assessments, and facilitate employee growth initiatives.
• Promote engagement activities and contribute to fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Handle disciplinary actions, grievances, and maintain fair employee relations professionally.
• Provide strategic advice to founders regarding people-related strategies, organizational growth, and enhancing employee experience.
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law standards.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in People & Culture management, HR business partnering, or employee experience roles.
• Background working in fast-paced, high-growth, or founder-driven business environments.
• Proficiency in managing employee relations and handling challenging conversations.
• High emotional intelligence, approachable demeanor, and strong organizational skills.
• Passion for imposing structure, refining processes, and nurturing a positive culture.
• Ability to balance empathy with enforcing accountability.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to pioneer the people function within an expanding company and make a meaningful impact on its trajectory. You will engage directly with the company's founders, influencing not only the hiring process but also employee development, support, and retention practices. If you are enthusiastic about shaping remarkable employee experiences and eager to contribute to the scaling of an ambitious enterprise, we encourage your application.