Role Overview – Aramex is hiring an HR Manager for a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai. This position is ideal for experienced human resources professionals with strong HR expertise, logistics and operations industry knowledge, and the ability to lead HR function effectively, manage recruitment, develop talent, ensure compliance, support organizational culture, and contribute to organizational success within a global logistics and courier services organization.

HR Strategy and Planning – You will develop HR strategy by analyzing organizational needs, setting HR objectives, creating action plans, and driving strategic initiatives. You will align HR with business strategy and support organizational growth. You will contribute strategic thinking to organizational development and talent management.

Team Leadership and Management – You will lead HR team by assigning responsibilities, providing direction, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional development. You will build capable team, maintain standards, mentor staff, and foster collaborative culture. You should inspire confidence and develop team capabilities.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition – You will lead recruitment by developing recruitment strategy, overseeing sourcing, managing hiring, and building talent pipelines. You will establish recruitment standards, manage recruitment budgets, and ensure quality hiring across organization. You should develop recruitment strategy supporting organizational staffing.

Operational and Logistics Staff Recruitment – You will manage recruitment for operational positions including drivers, warehouse staff, customer service, and technical positions. You will recruit skilled logistics personnel supporting operational needs. You should understand logistics talent requirements.

Employee Relations Management – You will manage employee relations by addressing concerns, facilitating communication, resolving disputes, and maintaining positive relationships. You will conduct feedback mechanisms and support inclusive environment. You should be approachable resource for employee matters.

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV to info@aramex.com . Please highlight your senior HR management experience, specific examples of HR strategies you have developed and implemented, your expertise in recruitment leadership and talent management, team leadership accomplishments, experience with UAE labor law and compliance, compensation and benefits administration knowledge, performance management system development, training and development program achievements, employee relations success stories, relevant HR certifications.

About the Company:

Aramex is a global logistics and courier services organization operating in Dubai with a strong commitment to human resources excellence, talent development, and organizational success through effective people management. The company is seeking experienced HR leaders who bring proven senior HR management expertise and organizational leadership capability, comprehensive knowledge of UAE labor law and compliance requirements, demonstrated success developing and implementing HR strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do you manage HR for large, diverse logistics workforce including drivers, warehouse staff, customer service, and administrative personnel with varying skills and backgrounds?

Managing diverse logistics workforce requires tailored HR approaches and understanding operational context. You would understand different role requirements and skill sets, develop recruitment strategies addressing diverse needs, create development programs supporting all positions, manage compensation appropriately for different roles, and support career pathways across organization. 

Q: How do you ensure compliance with UAE labor law and Emiratization requirements while managing operational flexibility and supporting business growth and efficiency?

Compliance and operational efficiency work together when compliance is built into systems. You would maintain comprehensive UAE labor law knowledge, implement compliant systems supporting operations, track Emiratization metrics and targets, provide guidance supporting compliance, and stay current with regulatory changes. 

Q: How do you support recruitment and retention of skilled logistics personnel including drivers and warehouse staff when facing competitive labor market and operational skill requirements?

Recruiting and retaining logistics talent requires specialized approaches addressing sector challenges. You would understand driver and logistics talent needs, develop competitive compensation packages, offer career development supporting retention, provide safe working conditions, and build positive workplace culture.