Key ResponsibilitiesHR Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement group-wide HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead HR initiatives that support organizational growth, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
- Advise senior leadership on HR policies, organizational design, and people management strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and best practices across the group.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment and selection across multiple business units.
- Develop workforce planning strategies to meet current and future business needs.
- Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
- Ensure efficient onboarding and integration of new employees.
Performance Management & Organizational Development
- Lead the performance management framework, including goal setting, appraisals, and development planning.
- Identify high-potential employees and implement succession planning initiatives.
- Develop learning and development programs to enhance employee capabilities.
- Support organizational restructuring and change management initiatives where required.
Employee Relations & HR Operations
- Foster positive employee relations and promote a collaborative workplace culture.
- Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee HR operations including employee records, contracts, leave management, and HR documentation.
- Ensure effective communication of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight
- Develop competitive compensation and benefits strategies.
- Oversee payroll coordination to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend compensation adjustments.
- Support incentive, reward, and recognition programs.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and all applicable employment regulations.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate with government authorities on labor-related matters when required.
- Support internal and external audits related to HR compliance.
HR Analytics & Reporting
- Monitor HR metrics including recruitment, turnover, engagement, absenteeism, and retention.
- Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics for executive management.
- Use HR data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Recommend initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
- Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Master's Degree or MBA in Human Resources is preferred.
- Professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or SPHR are an advantage.
- 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
- Experience managing HR across multiple business entities or diversified business groups is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law and HR best practices.
- Key Skills & CompetenciesHR strategy and organizational leadership
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Performance management and succession planning
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Compensation and benefits management
- UAE labour law and regulatory compliance
- HR analytics and reporting
- Leadership and people management
- Change management and organizational development
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- What We OfferCompetitive executive-level salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to lead HR across a diversified business group
- Professional and collaborative leadership environment
- Career growth and executive development opportunities
- Exposure to strategic business planning and organizational transformation