HR Manager

•    Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable labour legislation, and relevant ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISM and ISPS requirements where applicable.
•    Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with business and legal requirements.
•    Monitor changes in UAE labour legislation and advise management on their impact.
•    Support internal and external audits related to HR compliance.
•     Lead manpower planning activities to meet current and future business requirements.
•    Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes for shore-based employees and support recruitment activities for sea staff where required.
•    Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
•    Ensure staffing levels are maintained in line with approved budgets and operational requirements.
•    Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance improvement, redundancy and termination processes.
•    Manage the annual performance management process and ensure timely completion of employee performance reviews.
•    Promote employee engagement and support initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
•    Oversee payroll preparation and approval processes in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely and accurate salary payments.
•    Support salary reviews, promotions and compensation recommendations in accordance with Company policies.
•    Administer employee benefits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
•    Ensure employee records and HR information systems are maintained accurately and confidentially.
•    Oversee visa, work permit and other employment documentation processes to ensure compliance with UAE immigration requirements.
•    Review and maintain employment contracts and HR documentation.
•    Identify training and development needs across the Business Unit.
•    Coordinate employee training program and monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements.
•    Support career development and succession planning initiatives.
•    Prepare and manage the annual shore-based headcount budget.
•    Monitor HR expenditure and provide variance analysis where required.
•    Prepare regular HR reports and workforce statistics for management.