Assistant Manager - Human Capital

Apparel Group


Date: 3 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

HR Partnering & Operational Execution

  • Act as the HR point of contact for assigned functions or brands, supporting line managers on day-to-day HR matters including staffing, employee movements, and workforce planning.
  • Assist in the implementation of manpower planning, job changes, transfers, and internal mobility processes.
  • Coordinate with the Manager – Human Capital to support performance and behavioral interventions, employee development, and culture-building efforts.
  • Ensure smooth delivery of employee lifecycle events including onboarding, confirmation, engagement, and exit, while aligning with organizational values.

Employee Engagement & Relations

  • Support the execution of employee engagement activities such as town halls, surveys, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs.
  • Conduct basic employee relations activities including informal conflict resolution, issuing disciplinary letters, and coordinating grievance handling in collaboration with the Manager or Senior Manager.
  • Facilitate communication between HR and employees to foster transparency, feedback, and trust.

Talent & Capability Support

  • Coordinate learning and development nominations, track participation, and evaluate training feedback in alignment with functional needs.
  • Support the execution of performance review cycles by sharing guidelines, collating ratings, and following up with line managers and employees.
  • Assist in identifying training or coaching needs through manager feedback and support follow-through actions.

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Work closely with the HC Operations team to ensure accurate documentation, HRMS updates, and timely transaction processing across the employee lifecycle.
  • Conduct checks on contract issuance, policy adherence, and leave records, ensuring compliance with legal and internal guidelines.
  • Maintain up-to-date trackers for joiners, leavers, and probation status, and share reports with the Manager – Human Capital.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Prepare periodic reports and dashboards for assigned functions including attrition, headcount, employee movements, and performance trends.
  • Ensure data accuracy and flag discrepancies to the Manager – Human Capital for further action.
  • Support internal and external audit requests by providing necessary HR documentation and evidence.

Collaboration & Support

  • Liaise with recruitment, L&D, payroll, and admin teams to ensure smooth HR service delivery for assigned teams or brands.
  • Assist the Manager in workforce cost tracking, organizational structure updates, and annual HR planning.
  • Participate in special projects or HR process improvement initiatives as assigned by senior HR leadership.

Desired Experience:

The ideal Assistant Manager – Human Capital in a retail company should have 5+ years of progressive experience in human resource/HRMS/administration. Proven success in driving high level cross functional collaboration, enhancing customer engagement, and achieving & exceeding sales KPI targets for stores.

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