Organizational Development Lead

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates JOH Partners Full time

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team at JOH Partners as an HR Manager. The successful candidate will oversee HR operations for 6,000+ employees, focusing on blue-collar workforce management, labor compliance, and high-volume recruitment.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement effective HR policies and procedures aligned with UAE labor laws
  2. Leverage expertise in blue-collar workforce management to drive high-volume recruitment and talent acquisition
  3. Manage employee relations, grievances, and HR strategy execution
  4. Design and execute HR processes for large-scale teams, promoting efficiency and productivity

Requirements:

  1. 11+ years of experience in HR, preferably in waste management, facility management, or construction
  2. Strong expertise in blue-collar workforce management and labor law compliance
  3. Proven ability to manage HR operations for large-scale teams (1,000+ employees)
  4. Deep knowledge of UAE labor laws and regulations

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners. Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a discussion.



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