Chief Human Resources Officer - Industrial

Michael Page (UAE); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 536,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 80,000 AED plus benefits

Job summary

Michael Page International (UAE) is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the global people strategy and partner with the CEO and Board on executive decision-making. The role oversees talent acquisition, compensation, industrial relations, and HR transformation across a multinational manufacturing group.

The successful candidate will drive organisational design, workforce planning, and large-scale change initiatives, including restructures and M&A, while building a dispersed,

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Proven HR leadership in large, complex organisations within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Extensive global, multi-country experience.
• Strong background in industrial relations in regulated environments.
• Experience leading organisational transformation and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to influence Boards and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the global people and workforce strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Act as trusted adviser to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team.
• Oversee global talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Lead remuneration, executive compensation, and performance frameworks.
• Manage global industrial relations, union engagement, and labour risk.
• Ensure compliance with diverse employment laws and regulatory environments.
• Drive organisational design, workforce planning, and HR transformation.
• Support major change initiatives including restructures and M&A activity.
• Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed HR function.

Skills

Global HR strategy

Executive advisory

Talent management

Executive compensation

Industrial relations

Regulatory compliance

HR transformation

Change management

Global leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

• Executive influence at global scale
• Shape enterprise-wide people strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. With a solid reputation, this large organisation specialises in delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a strong commitment to operational efficiency and employee development.

Job Description

• Lead and execute the global people and workforce strategy aligned to business objectives
• Act as trusted adviser to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team
• Oversee global talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development
• Lead remuneration, executive compensation, and performance frameworks
• Manage global industrial relations, union engagement, and labour risk
• Ensure compliance with diverse employment laws and regulatory environments
• Drive organisational design, workforce planning, and HR transformation
• Support major change initiatives including restructures and M&A activity
• Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed HR function

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) should have:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven HR leadership experience within large, complex organisations within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Extensive global, multi-country experience
• Strong background in industrial relations and regulated environments
• Experience leading organisational transformation and integration
• Demonstrated ability to influence Boards and executive leadership

What's on Offer

• There is a competitive package of up to 80,000 AED + Benefits with flexibility depending on experience.