Senior HR Manager

International Community Schools (ICS) is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior HR Manager to lead and oversee Human Resources operations across all ICS branches.

Based at our Head Office in Abu Dhabi and reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising HR Officers across all school branches, ensuring consistent HR practices, effective workforce management, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the organizations strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate HR Officers across all ICS branches, ensuring efficient and standardized HR operations.
  

• Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization.
  

• Oversee recruitment, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and staff retention.
  

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, ADEK regulations, and other applicable educational and employment requirements.
  

• Manage workforce planning, staffing requirements, organizational structures, and succession planning.
  

• Oversee payroll coordination, compensation and benefits, employee contracts, and HRMS operations.
  

• Provide strategic HR guidance and recommendations directly to the CEO and senior management.
  

• Handle complex employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and performance-related concerns.
  

• Drive HR process improvements, digital transformation, and consistent implementation of HR systems across all branches.
  

• Monitor HR performance indicators, prepare management reports, and ensure accountability across branch HR teams.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Masters degree or professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is an advantage.
  

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience in a senior HR leadership or managerial position.
  

• Previous experience in the UAE education sector, particularly managing HR operations across multiple schools or branches, is highly preferred.
  

• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, ADEK requirements, HR policies, and regulatory compliance.
  

• Proven ability to lead and manage geographically distributed HR teams.
  

• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
  

• Experience working with HRMS/ERP platforms and HR reporting systems.
  

• Excellent command of English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
  

Benefits