Senior Manager - HR

Role Summary:As Manager - HR Business Partner, you will serve as a key advisor to business and project leaders across Sobha Constructions. This role requires a strong grasp of HR operations, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence strategic decisions through people-focused insights. You will work closely with department heads, site leaders, and corporate HR teams to ensure seamless execution of HR initiatives and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a strategic partner to HODs, project directors, and business leaders across construction sites and corporate functions.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to understand business priorities and develop people-centric solutions.
• Influence and support leadership in driving performance, productivity, and employee engagement across functions.HR Operations & Execution:
• Ensure seamless execution of HR processes including onboarding, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and exit management.
• Collaborate with site HR teams to ensure timely and compliant HR service delivery.
• Track HR metrics (attrition, manpower planning, absenteeism, etc.) and report insights to leadership for action.Talent & Capability Development:
• Work with COEs to identify capability gaps and support training, development, and upskilling initiatives.
• Partner in implementing talent management practices like high-potential identification, internal mobility, and leadership developmentEmployee Engagement & Culture Building:
• Champion a culture of discipline, safety, ownership, and high performance aligned with Sobha’s core values. Drive site-level employee engagement initiatives, grievance redressal mechanisms, and employee welfare programs. Change Management & Strategic Projects:
• Support execution of HR transformation and organizational change initiatives across project locations.
• Lead or contribute to key HR projects like digitization, policy rollout, compliance audits, and process improvements.Desired Profile:
• MBA or Master’s in HR / Personnel Management from a reputed institution.
• 14-16 years of HR experience, preferably in the construction, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
• Proven track record in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong command over HR operations, labor compliance, and workforce management in a project/site-based setup.
• Go-getter with a solution-oriented mindset, proactive approach, and high ownership.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and people management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites as required