We are currently supporting a leading investment organisation in Dubai who are looking to recruit a UAE National HR Manager to join its growing HR team. This is a broad HR generalist role, supporting the Senior Director - HR across HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, L&D, manpower planning and wider HR initiatives. The role requires a UAE National Family Book. Key Responsibilities:Manage monthly payroll and end-of-service processes, alongside benefits administration, insurance renewals and pension documentation. Support end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding/offboarding activities. Partner on L&D initiatives, including training needs and external provider management. Support annual manpower planning, HR budgeting and compensation exercises. Provide HR support and guidance on employee relations and HR policies/procedures. Support HR audits, organisation design and wider HR projects. Manage and utilise HRMS/payroll systems effectively. Requirements:UAE National with a Family Book is required Bachelor's degree; CIPD or equivalent certification is preferred.5-7+ years of HR experience, ideally within financial services, investment, professional services, legal or a similarly complex environment. Strong understanding of UAE employment legislation, including UAE Labour Law, DIFC Employment Law and DGHR regulations. Strong HR operations experience, including payroll, benefits and HR systems. Advanced Excel and Power Point skills. Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English. Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities. High levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive HR matters. Proactive, solutions-focused and results-driven.