HR Manager - Independent Multi-Concept Hospitality Group

Role Overview

HR Manager at Radiant Hospitality Company, a homegrown independent multi-concept hospitality group based in Dubai. This is a standalone, hands-on HR position reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Partners and the Head Accountant.

Company Overview

Radiant Hospitality Company is an independent multi-concept hospitality group operating a small portfolio of design-led restaurant, cafe and specialty food retail brands across Dubai, alongside a linked creative studio business. The group has built a strong reputation in Dubai's independent dining scene since launching in 2019.

Role Purpose

To own the entire HR remit end to end, serving as the group's dedicated HR function and shaping the people foundations of a growing independent hospitality business. You will manage full recruitment and talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, learning and development, and compensation across head office and venue teams.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Own the full recruitment and talent acquisition cycle, developing sourcing strategies, writing and placing job postings, screening, interviewing and onboarding across head office and venue teams.
• Coordinate with department and venue managers to identify staffing needs and plan ahead of openings and seasonal peaks.

Employee Relations and Lifecycle Management

• Manage employee relations across the group, fostering a positive working environment, driving engagement, and handling employee concerns, conflicts and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle through to exit, including performance improvement, disciplinary process, terminations and offboarding, handled correctly and with proper documentation throughout.

Performance and Development

• Develop and administer performance evaluation programmes, and support managers with employee development and performance improvement plans.
• Identify training needs, organise learning and development programmes, and support career development and succession planning.

Compensation and Administration

• Manage compensation structures and benefits programmes, conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis, and ensure all payroll-related HR information is accurate and delivered on time to the Head Accountant.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and all applicable regulations, including MOHRE processes, contracts, visas, Emirates ID and WPS.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, and update and implement HR policies and procedures across the group.

Qualifications & Experience

• Two to five years' experience in a generalist Human Resources role, with supervisory or management experience an advantage.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of UAE Labour Law and UAE HR practice — contracts, probation, working hours, leave, end-of-service gratuity, visa and MOHRE processes. This is essential.
• Prior HR experience within a hospitality, food and beverage, retail or other multi-site, shift-based operation, with clear understanding of how HR functions in that environment.
• Proven capability in managing employee exits professionally and compliantly, from documentation through to final settlement.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Comfortable operating as a standalone HR function in a lean, fast-moving independent business.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

• Salary: AED 8,000 – 10,000 per month depending on experience, total package inclusive of all allowances.
• Medical insurance provided.
• Flight ticket every 24 months.
• Five-day working week in support of venues that operate seven days.
• Single status position.
• Further benefits to be confirmed during the recruitment process.
• Full-time, office-based role at the group's Al Quoz head office with occasional travel between the group's venues.
• Willing to remain contactable for operational escalations.
• Target start date of September 2026; priority given to candidates available at short notice.
• Candidates must hold the right to work in the United Arab Emirates and must currently be based in the UAE.