Human Resources Manager

About the Role

Via Medica, under the International SOS Group umbrella, is seeking a seasoned and proactive Human Resources Manager based in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role calls for a strategic HR leader adept in the healthcare sector, tasked with advancing people strategies to bolster business expansion and elevate employee engagement throughout UAE operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to devise and implement HR strategies that align with company goals.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational structuring, and talent management initiatives.
• Offer expert advice on culture, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to UAE Labour Law and best HR practices.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for healthcare and corporate staff.
• Manage performance appraisal systems, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Promote a positive work environment, handling complex employee relations matters.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and cultivate a culture of high performance.
• Supervise HR operations including payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR technology systems.
• Track HR metrics and workforce analytics to aid business decisions.
• Conduct compliance audits guaranteeing alignment with internal policies and UAE regulations.
• Support medical workforce registration, licensing, staffing mobilization, and regulatory compliance processes.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR management or HR business partnering roles.
• Healthcare sector experience is essential, particularly in medical or healthcare services.
• Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law and employee relations best practices.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment, performance management, payroll, benefits, HR systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, multi-cultural, matrixed environments.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both spoken and written.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent are considered advantageous.

Why Join Via Medica?

• Opportunity to contribute to a prestigious international healthcare organization.
• Strategic leadership position with considerable influence on organizational outcomes.
• Work within a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Engage in a supportive environment focused on innovation, excellence, and professional growth.