We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead the Human Resources function and drive people strategy across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for HR leadership, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent management, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR policies, employee relations, and compliance with UAE Labour Law.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience, excellent knowledge of UAE HR practices, and the ability to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's overall HR strategy in line with business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR department and ensure effective delivery of all HR functions.
• Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to senior management.
• Develop HR policies, procedures, systems, and organizational structures.
• Establish HR KPIs and monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Support organizational growth, restructuring, and change management initiatives.

2. Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement effective recruitment and manpower planning strategies.
• Oversee the recruitment of managerial, professional, technical, and operational employees.
• Work closely with department heads to identify manpower requirements.
• Develop succession planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with UAE regulations.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external manpower suppliers.

3. Employee Relations

• Develop a positive and productive employee relations environment.
• Handle complex employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and workplace conflicts.
• Advise management on employee relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.

4. Performance Management

• Develop and implement effective performance management systems.
• Establish KPIs and performance evaluation processes.
• Work with management to identify performance gaps and improvement plans.
• Develop career development and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote a performance-driven culture across the organization.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Develop and review salary structures, compensation policies, and employee benefits.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend appropriate compensation strategies.
• Ensure payroll and benefits processes are accurate and timely.
• Monitor compensation costs and ensure alignment with company budgets.
• Develop incentive and reward programs where appropriate.

6. UAE Labour Law & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, employment regulations, and applicable government requirements.
• Keep the organization updated on changes in UAE employment legislation.
• Oversee employment contracts, employee records, leave, termination, disciplinary procedures, and other HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with requirements related to visas, work permits, Emirates ID, medical insurance, and other employee-related government processes.
• Liaise with relevant UAE government authorities when required.

7. Learning & Development

• Identify organizational training and development requirements.
• Develop annual training and development plans.
• Implement leadership development and employee development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ROI.
• Support internal career progression and succession planning.

8. HR Operations & Systems

• Oversee all HR operations and ensure efficient HR service delivery.
• Implement and improve HRIS and digital HR systems.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Develop HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for management.
• Ensure HR processes are standardized across departments and locations.

9. Organizational Development

• Lead organizational development and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Review organizational structures and recommend improvements.
• Develop employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Drive initiatives related to company culture, values, and employee experience.
• Support management during business expansion and organizational change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree / MBA or professional HR qualification such as CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably with significant UAE/GCC experience.
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership/director-level position.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR practices.
• Experience managing HR teams and multiple HR functions.
• Strong experience in recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits, performance management, and organizational development.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strategic HR leadership
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• UAE Labour Law knowledge
• Workforce planning and manpower budgeting
• Talent acquisition and retention
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management
• Compensation & benefits
• Organizational development
• HR policies and procedures
• HR analytics and reporting
• HRIS knowledge
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong business acumen

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in large-scale organizations, multi-site operations, construction, facilities management, logistics, transportation, manpower-intensive businesses, or other high-volume workforce environments will be preferred.

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

• Work Location: In person