HR Manager - Manufacturing
Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across UAE with 3 recent postings.
An HR Manager - Manufacturing in the GCC region requires Excel, leadership, AWS, compliance, Active Listening. Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 AED | 21,000 AED | 32,500 AED | 45,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,500 SAR | 20,000 SAR | 31,000 SAR | 43,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 12,500 QAR | 22,000 QAR | 34,000 QAR | 47,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,700 KWD | 2,650 KWD | 3,700 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,900 OMR | 2,950 OMR | 4,100 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,800 BHD | 2,800 BHD | 3,900 BHD |
How HR Manager - Manufacturing pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Charterhouse Middle East
- Charterhouse
Active markets
- uae
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Job details Location: Dubai Salary: AED 22,000
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end HR services, ensuring that effective structures, processes, and best
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term retention. As the business continues to expand, this role will lead transformation projects that enhance HR operations, implementing clear productivity metrics and best
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practice initiatives designed to support a high
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date HR records. To be considered for this role, candidate must bring strong HR management experience within the UAE manufacturing sector. Demonstrated success in employee relations, high
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influencing abilities. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded and solutions
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oriented, with experience navigating a dynamic and evolving business environment and designing HR initiatives that are fit for purpose.
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Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.
What is the average HR Manager - Manufacturing salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level HR Manager - Manufacturing in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays HR Manager - Manufacturing salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for HR Manager - Manufacturing salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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