HR & People Manager - Venture Capital & Debt (UAE)

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HR & People Manager – Venture Capital & Debt (role based in UAE)

A tier 1 UAE-based investment manager is looking for an HR & People Manager. The firm manages significant AUM and invests in VC, private equity and private credit strategies.

You will work alongside an experienced team and hold a broad range of responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management and organisational initiatives.

This role will suit someone with 2-6 years of HR experience, who has previously worked in a fast paced financial services organisation or start ups.

Role Overview

• Develop a recruitment strategy and manage the recruitment of new employees for the purpose of attracting high‑calibre candidates, including JD development, candidate search, and interviewing (experience in recruitment is helpful but not essential, as you will be project managing the recruitment drive).
• Develop and run the employee performance management framework, ensuring alignment of people performance to business performance and addressing development needs.
• Administer and process employee payroll and benefits (e.g., salaries, leaves, bonuses, termination and settlement), in coordination with Finance, ensuring timely processing. This will include managing multiple payroll systems.
• Revise and update organisational structure in line with updates in strategy and management directions, as required.
• Manage HR-related services including but not limited to issuance of health insurance and government documents ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Help develop the firm\’s culture and take the lead on deriving the culture, employee programs, internal events, and recognition (working with the wider team).
• Develop and manage the implementation of training and development programs in coordination with the related functions.
• Develop HR-related reports for evaluation and decision‑making purposes.
• Assist in firm-wide operations activity (organising, managing, reporting, tracking).
• Data management and assisting the People team in making data based decisions.

Requirements

• 2-6 years’ experience in HR
• B.A or B.S degree from a recognised educational institution with excellent academic credentials
• Familiar and able to manage HR related software
• Strong oral and written communication skills – fluency in English is a must.
• Attention to details, team player, ambitious, self‑driven, results‑oriented, and sharp time‑management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with a large number of stakeholders
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

Please note: This role is based in UAE, with a preference for Dubai (relocation support will be provided for overseas candidates).

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries: Investment Management, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Human Resources Services