Manager - Human Capital

We are hiring a seasoned Manager Human Capital to support a newly established Food & Beverage division. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the F&B industry, with robust experience across HR operations, talent management, performance development, and workforce planning. We are seeking a diverse candidate who brings strategic thinking, hands-on capability, and a strong understanding of HR best practices in a fast-paced F&B environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute human capital strategies aligned with the F&B divisions growth plans.
• Partner with the leadership team to drive organizational culture, workforce planning, and long-term people initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all F&B roles including culinary, operations, supply chain, and support functions.
• Ensure the hiring of diverse talent aligned with business needs and brand values.
• Implement talent pipelines, succession planning, and manpower forecasting.

Learning, Development & Performance Management

• Oversee training programs, certifications, and compliance requirements for F&B staff.
• Manage performance review cycles, capability-building programs, and leadership development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Drive a positive workplace culture with strong employee engagement strategies.
• Oversee grievance management, conflict resolution, and HR compliance.
• Ensure HR policies and SOPs align with UAE labor laws and industry standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage C&B frameworks, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Support salary benchmarking, job grading, and internal equity initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure seamless HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS updates, and documentation.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements for the F&B sector.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 to 4 years in the F&B industry.
• Preferably holds HR-related certifications (CIPD, SHRM, CHRP, etc.).
• Strong experience in managing HR for multi-outlet F&B operations is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong operational HR execution skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Strong understanding of UAE labor law and F&B industry HR standards.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

What Were Looking For

• Candidates with a diverse background.
• Strong industry knowledge, professional certifications, and a people-first approach.
• Ability to support the launch and scaling of a new F&B division.