HR Manager

**HR Manager** Elevate \| Full\-Time, Permanent \| Reports to: CEO / Founder **ABOUT ELEVATE** ELEVATE is the latest venture by One Group, a leading global real estate and venture capital organisation. ELEVATE is a next\-generation real estate development company reshaping luxury living through curated experiences, seamless design, and community\-centric environments. ELEVATE launched their inaugural project in the UAE in November 2025 — a 1\.8 Billion AED beachfront branded residences development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Guided by five core pillars — Health, Wellness, Tribe, Purpose, and Flow — ELEVATE goes beyond building homes to craft environments that inspire a more intentional way of living. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Labour Law \& Compliance** * Ensure all contracts, policies and procedures comply with UAE Labour Law (Federal Law No. 33 of 2021\). * Manage visa, work permit and residency processes. Handle disciplinaries, grievances and terminations. * Keep HR records audit\-ready at all times. **Onboarding \& Employee Experience** * Design and run a structured onboarding programme for every new hire. * Prepare offer letters, contracts and joining documents. * Coordinate IT setup and first\-day logistics. Set 30/60/90\-day check\-ins and probation reviews. **Payroll \& Settlements** * Process monthly payroll accurately and on time (WPS\-compliant). * Manage end\-of\-service gratuity calculations, deductions, allowances and full \& final settlements for departing employees. * Liaise with finance for payroll reconciliation. **KPI Design \& Performance Management** * Collaborate with department heads to define clear, measurable KPIs. * Build and run performance review cycles end\-to\-end. * Link performance outcomes to compensation and career development. **Leave \& Attendance** * Maintain the leave management system. * Track attendance, enforce leave policy fairly, and produce monthly leave balance reports for managers. **Learning \& Development** * Identify training needs, coordinate programmes, maintain individual development plans (IDPs) and track training ROI. **Recruitment Support** * Write job descriptions and post on relevant channels. * Screen applications and coordinate interviews. * Manage offer negotiation and build a talent pipeline. **Off\-boarding** * Conduct structured exit interviews, handle visa cancellations and clearance letters, disburse final settlements, and analyse attrition trends. **HR Policies \& Culture** * Own the Employee Handbook. * Be the first point of contact for all employee queries. * Drive team engagement and recognition programmes. **QUALIFICATIONS \& REQUIREMENTS** **Must Have** * Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or equivalent * 5\+ years of broad HR experience — ideally as a solo or lead HR professional * Deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law (Federal Law No. 33 of 2021\) * Proven hands\-on payroll processing experience (WPS or equivalent) * Experience calculating end\-of\-service gratuity and full \& final settlements * Proficiency with an HRMS / leave management system * Experience designing and running performance management frameworks * Strong MS Office / Google Workspace skills (especially Excel/Sheets) **Nice to Have** * CIPD, SHRM or equivalent HR certification * Experience in a startup or SME environment * Familiarity with UAE visa and immigration processes * Experience building HR processes and policies from scratch * Exposure to HR data analytics or dashboard tools * Arabic language skills (spoken and/or written) If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply Now.**