Associate Director – Employee Relations - UAE Nationals only (Nationalisation role)

A fantastic opportunity with a leading investment firm with global presence who are seeking an experienced HR professional to head up Employee Relations. This senior role acts as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring compliance with UAE labor law while driving positive employee relations and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employee investigations, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary cases

• Advise leadership on complex employee relations matters and labor law implications

• Manage timely resolution of all employee relations issues escalated.

• Oversee promotions, transfers, exits, leave management, and time & attendance

• Ensure compliance with UAE national pension and GPSSA requirements

• Manage HR operations including visa services, employee documentation, onboarding/offboarding, HRMS updates, and insurance administration

• Drive process improvements, automation, and self-service HR systems

• Prepare reports, case logs, and presentations for senior management

Requirements

• UAE National (mandatory)

• 8–10 years’ HR experience, with at least 3 years in employee relations

• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, MOHRE processes, and HR systems

• Graduate in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related field (CIPD Level 5/7 preferred)

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

REF: CH113753