Human Resources Director at energy meteo systems

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 26

Experience

16 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Staffing & Temporary Help

Description

Strategic HR LeadershipDevelop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's energy sector business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organisation design, and talent strategies.
Lead HR transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, employee experience, and business performance.
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and organisational restructuring activities.
Workforce Planning & Talent AcquisitionDevelop long-term workforce plans based on business growth projections and operational requirements.
Lead recruitment strategies for technical, operational, engineering, project management, and corporate functions.
Ensure timely attraction and retention of high-calibre energy industry professionals.
Build employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice within the energy sector.
Talent Management & Succession PlanningEstablish leadership development and succession planning frameworks for critical positions.
Identify and develop high-potential talent across the organisation.
Design career progression pathways for technical and leadership roles.
Drive competency framework implementation across all business units.
Performance ManagementLead performance management processes and ensure alignment with organisational KPIs.
Implement performance improvement initiatives and talent reviews.
Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
Employee Relations & EngagementProvide strategic oversight on employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Lead employee engagement initiatives and monitor workforce sentiment.
Support change management and organisational transformation programmes.
Compensation & BenefitsDevelop competitive compensation and reward frameworks aligned with market benchmarks.
Oversee executive compensation reviews and incentive programmes.
Ensure equitable and compliant pay practices across all business locations.
Learning & DevelopmentEstablish training and capability-building programmes for technical and leadership development.
Support certification, compliance, and safety-related learning requirements.
Promote continuous learning and workforce development initiatives.
HR Operations & GovernanceEnsure compliance with labour laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
Oversee HR systems, reporting, analytics, and digital HR initiatives.
Develop HR governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
HSE & Industrial Workforce SupportCollaborate with HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
Support workforce readiness and competency requirements for operational sites.
Ensure compliance with industry-specific workforce regulations and standards.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
Master's Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience15+ years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 8 years in senior HR leadership roles.
Experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, EPC, Industrial, or Infrastructure sectors is mandatory.
GCC and multi-country HR leadership experience preferred.
Proven experience supporting large-scale operational and project-based workforces.
Job Knowledge & SkillsStrategic Workforce Planning
Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
Organisation Design & Transformation
Succession Planning & Leadership Development
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Relations & Labour Law
Change Management
HR Analytics & Workforce Reporting
Performance Management
Industrial & Operational Workforce Management
Stakeholder Management
Budget Management
HRIS & ERP Systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred)
CompetenciesStrategic Leadership
Business Acumen
Commercial Awareness
Data-Driven Decision Making
Relationship Building
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Change Leadership
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Cultural Intelligence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Integrity & Professional Ethics
Success Measures (KPIs)Talent acquisition SLA achievement
Critical position fill rate
Employee engagement score
Leadership succession coverage
Voluntary turnover rate
High-potential talent retention
Workforce productivity metrics
Training effectiveness and competency completion
Diversity and localisation (Qatarization/Nationalisation) targets
HR budget adherence
Audit and compliance performance

Responsibilities

Strategic HR LeadershipDevelop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's energy sector business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organisation design, and talent strategies.
Lead HR transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, employee experience, and business performance.
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and organisational restructuring activities.
Workforce Planning & Talent AcquisitionDevelop long-term workforce plans based on business growth projections and operational requirements.
Lead recruitment strategies for technical, operational, engineering, project management, and corporate functions.
Ensure timely attraction and retention of high-calibre energy industry professionals.
Build employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice within the energy sector.
Talent Management & Succession PlanningEstablish leadership development and succession planning frameworks for critical positions.
Identify and develop high-potential talent across the organisation.
Design career progression pathways for technical and leadership roles.
Drive competency framework implementation across all business units.
Performance ManagementLead performance management processes and ensure alignment with organisational KPIs.
Implement performance improvement initiatives and talent reviews.
Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
Employee Relations & EngagementProvide strategic oversight on employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Lead employee engagement initiatives and monitor workforce sentiment.
Support change management and organisational transformation programmes.
Compensation & BenefitsDevelop competitive compensation and reward frameworks aligned with market benchmarks.
Oversee executive compensation reviews and incentive programmes.
Ensure equitable and compliant pay practices across all business locations.
Learning & DevelopmentEstablish training and capability-building programmes for technical and leadership development.
Support certification, compliance, and safety-related learning requirements.
Promote continuous learning and workforce development initiatives.
HR Operations & GovernanceEnsure compliance with labour laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
Oversee HR systems, reporting, analytics, and digital HR initiatives.
Develop HR governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Manage HR budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
HSE & Industrial Workforce SupportCollaborate with HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
Support workforce readiness and competency requirements for operational sites.
Ensure compliance with industry-specific workforce regulations and standards.
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
Master's Degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience15+ years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 8 years in senior HR leadership roles.
Experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, EPC, Industrial, or Infrastructure sectors is mandatory.
GCC and multi-country HR leadership experience preferred.
Proven experience supporting large-scale operational and project-based workforces.
Job Knowledge & SkillsStrategic Workforce Planning
Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
Organisation Design & Transformation
Succession Planning & Leadership Development
Compensation & Benefits
Employee Relations & Labour Law
Change Management
HR Analytics & Workforce Reporting
Performance Management
Industrial & Operational Workforce Management
Stakeholder Management
Budget Management
HRIS & ERP Systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred)
CompetenciesStrategic Leadership
Business Acumen
Commercial Awareness
Data-Driven Decision Making
Relationship Building
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Change Leadership
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Cultural Intelligence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Integrity & Professional Ethics
Success Measures (KPIs)Talent acquisition SLA achievement
Critical position fill rate
Employee engagement score
Leadership succession coverage
Voluntary turnover rate
High-potential talent retention
Workforce productivity metrics
Training effectiveness and competency completion
Diversity and localisation (Qatarization/Nationalisation) targets
HR budget adherence
Audit and compliance performance