Chief People & Culture Officer

Client of Business Lobby; Dubai; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holding company in the steel industry is looking for a Chief People & Culture Officer based in Dubai. This role involves driving organizational culture, enhancing HR systems, and implementing talent acquisition strategies across regions, with a focus on sustainability and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in People & Culture or HR roles across multiple countries, preferably in emerging markets.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and working in challenging environments.
• Track record of transforming HR functions with impact.

Responsibilities

• Champion a people-first, values-driven culture aligned with the company's mission.
• Oversee and strengthen the People & Culture function across regions, ensuring excellence in recruitment.
• Develop frameworks for compensation, performance appraisals, and career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (English and French)

Organizational Development

Digital Tools Familiarity

Cultural Awareness

Job description

Our partners, a leading holding company in the steel industry, managing multiple subsidiaries across Africa specializing in manufacturing, processing, and distribution, are currently hiring a Chief People & Culture Officer. The role is based at the HQ in Dubai. Committed to sustainability, the company transforms scrap metal into high-quality construction materials, supporting infrastructure growth.

Responsibilities

1. Organizational Culture & Leadership
   • Champion a people-first, values-driven culture aligned with the company's mission.
   • Lead initiatives to embed culture across units and promote leadership development.
   • Advise regional and executive leadership on people strategies.
2. HR Systems & Operations
   • Oversee and strengthen the People & Culture function across regions, ensuring excellence in recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
   • Drive digital transformation of HR systems automating payroll, leave, performance evaluations, and document access.
   • Standardize HR policies and manuals for accessibility across locations.
3. Compensation & Career Development
   • Develop frameworks for compensation, performance appraisals, and career progression, especially for senior roles.
   • Ensure fairness and transparency in salary adjustments, benefits, and bonuses.
4. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
   • Implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy, partnering with universities and technical institutes across Africa and India.
   • Collaborate with external agencies, standardize interview processes, and align hiring priorities.
5. Localization & Capacity Building
   • Develop strategies to reduce dependency on expatriate staff by building local capabilities.
   • Design and monitor local recruitment plans and talent pipelines.
6. Workforce Planning & Infrastructure
   • Analyze factory and workforce logistics, including shifts, headcount, facility layout, and staff amenities.
   • Use data-driven methods to optimize workflows and improve employee welfare.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in People & Culture or HR roles across multiple countries, preferably in emerging markets.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and working in challenging environments.
• Strong background in HR systems, digital tools, organizational development.
• Willing to travel across Africa.
• Hands-on, humble, team-oriented, with strategic and operational capabilities.
• Track record of transforming HR functions with impact.
• Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and sustainable organizations.

Location

• Dubai, UAE

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