HR manager

Job Title:

HR Manager (Specialising in UK Employment Law – Healthcare Sector)

Location:

Dubai

Reports to:

Operations Director / Managing Director

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate HR Manager with in-depth knowledge of UK employment law to lead and strengthen our HR function within the healthcare sector.

You will ensure full legal compliance, drive a positive and supportive workplace culture, and deliver HR solutions that uphold both regulatory standards and our organisation’s care values.

This is a pivotal role for a confident professional who can combine strong employment law expertise with an understanding of the unique HR challenges in healthcare — including safe staffing, compliance with CQC and NHS frameworks, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and employment contracts comply with UK employment legislation and healthcare-specific regulations (CQC, NHS guidelines, and safeguarding standards).
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, grievances, disciplinaries, and capability issues, ensuring fair and lawful outcomes.
• Manage redundancy, TUPE transfers, and restructures in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records compliant with GDPR and healthcare confidentiality standards.

1. Policy Development & HR Governance

• Draft, review, and implement HR policies tailored to healthcare operations, including whistleblowing, safeguarding, and equality & diversity.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, advising leadership on their impact.
• Support audit readiness and compliance inspections (e.g., CQC, ISO, or internal HR audits).

1. Workforce Management & Engagement

• Support workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and staff retention.
• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives aligned with healthcare workforce challenges.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and fairness across all HR practices.

1. Recruitment, Onboarding & Development

• Oversee fair, compliant recruitment processes in line with “Safer Recruitment” principles.
• Lead onboarding and induction for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programmes to support regulatory compliance and professional growth.

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior management to align HR strategy with organisational goals.
• Provide HR metrics and insights to inform decisions on turnover, absence, and workforce trends.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or above (Level 7 or Chartered Member status preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years’ HR management experience within the UK healthcare sector (private or NHS).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, CQC compliance, and Safer Recruitment standards.
• Proven experience managing complex ER cases and advising senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coaching skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with TUPE transfers and multi-site healthcare environments.
• Understanding of workforce challenges in care delivery (rota management, clinical supervision, etc.).
• Empathetic and professional approach to sensitive and confidential HR matters.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and CIPD support.
• A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to improving patient and employee wellbeing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month