🚀 THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Director of People who combines strategic thinking, strong business judgment, and a genuine passion for people with the ability to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. As our People team of one, you'll have end-to-end ownership of the People function, shaping everything from how we attract and develop talent to how we lead, collaborate, and grow as an organization.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to lead from the sidelines.

One day, you'll be advising leadership on organizational strategy. The next, you'll be recruiting exceptional talent, navigating a complex people challenge, processing visas, or making sure the office is stocked with coffee and the plants are thriving. 🪴And yes, sometimes all in the same day.

You'll also play a pivotal role in Seez's continued integration with Pinewood.AI, helping our people navigate change, embrace new ways of working, and thrive through organizational evolution.

We're looking for someone who sees the bigger picture but never loses sight of the details. Someone who brings clarity to complexity, turns ideas into action, and understands that building a great workplace takes equal parts strategy, execution, and heart.

Job Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Own the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to offers, onboarding, and external recruitment partnerships

Partner with leaders to anticipate workforce needs, build strong talent pipelines, and attract people who will raise the bar

People Operations & Compliance

Keep the People function running seamlessly, owning everything from contracts, visas, and probation to policies, HR systems, benefits administration, and offboarding

Navigate employment requirements across our markets while building efficient, scalable processes that make life easier for everyone

Business Partnering & Organizational Change

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, influencing decisions around organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and team effectiveness

Coach managers, challenge thinking, navigate difficult conversations, and help leaders bring out the best in their teams

Help drive Seez's continued integration with Pinewood.AI, guiding colleagues through organizational shifts, cultural alignment, and evolving ways of working with clarity, empathy, and purpose

Performance, Development & Rewards

Lead performance management, talent development, career progression, and promotion cycles, fostering a culture where high performance and continuous growth go hand in hand

Own compensation benchmarking, salary reviews, and benefits, partnering with leadership and Finance to make thoughtful, competitive, and sustainable reward decisions

Culture, Engagement & Workplace Experience

• Champion our CODE values (Collaboration, Ownership, Differentiation, Efficiency), ensuring they're reflected in how we work, make decisions, and show up for one another
• Shape the employee experience through engagement initiatives, feedback, recognition, celebrations, and the moments that bring our globally distributed team together
• Take ownership of our Dubai office experience, from facilities and supplies to coffee, snacks, and keeping our plants alive. Because the little things matter, too. 🌱
• AI, Technology & Smarter Ways of Working
  • Harness AI and automation to eliminate repetitive work, streamline processes, and amplify your impact as a team of one
  • Own and continuously improve our People technology ecosystem, using data and insights to drive smarter decisions
  • Challenge the status quo, experiment with new approaches, and find better ways to get things done