Senior Executive – Human Capital Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
This HR opportunity in Abu Dhabi offers a dynamic role within a fast-paced retail group. As Senior Executive – Human Capital, you will manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes while supporting engagement and talent initiatives across business units.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail and Fashion
Function: Human Resources – Generalist
Salary: 9000–12000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Manage onboarding, document collection, probation tracking, and employee record maintenance
* Act as the first line of support for employee and line manager HR inquiries
* Support performance management, employee confirmation, internal transfers, and contract renewals
* Coordinate training schedules, HR programs, and engagement activities across functions
* Help implement approved HR actions such as relocations, promotions, and disciplinary steps
* Assist in policy rollouts, SOP compliance, and HR audit preparation
* Prepare reports on headcount, attrition, and internal mobility for business units
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness in issuing HR letters and maintaining HRMS data
* Escalate employee relations concerns to senior HR leadership
Job Requirements
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience
* Minimum 3 years of experience in HR, preferably within a retail, FMCG, or hospitality environment
* Strong HRMS knowledge and hands-on experience in document handling and lifecycle coordination
Skills
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organizational, multitasking, and reporting capabilities
* Working knowledge of UAE labor laws and HR compliance standards
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems
What We Offer
* Exposure to large-scale retail HR operations
* Supportive, multicultural team environment
* Clear career development pathways
* Discounts across 75+ fashion, lifestyle, and F&B brands
* Medical insurance and employment benefits as per UAE law
About the company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff. The company represents leading names including Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Tim Hortons, and Rituals. With a focus on innovation, market expansion, and employee excellence, Apparel Group continues to lead the retail sector across MENA and beyond.