Chief People & Talent Leader, Dubai Growth

Involved Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Involved Solutions is partnering with a boutique, ultra-luxury real estate developer in Dubai to hire a Head of People & Talent Acquisition on a confidential basis. The hire will own the People function end to end and build it to support the next growth phase.

This is a senior HR leadership role for a candidate who has personally closed senior hires, run a generalist function, and thrives in a high-discretion environment working closely with owners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR, with a track record of building or leading a generalist function.
• Hands-on senior hiring experience, delivered personally rather than only through a team.
• Background in real estate or construction.
• UAE or GCC experience preferred, with working knowledge of local labour law and visa processes.
• Discreet and credible, operating close to owners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading all hiring activity, from workforce planning and sourcing through to senior and executive hiring, offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Running the full HR function, covering policy, compensation and benefits, performance, employee relations and culture.
• Keeping the business compliant with UAE labour law, visa and mobility requirements.
• Building People processes and infrastructure that scale with a boutique business without turning it corporate.
• Managing a small TA and HR team, which may include oversight of hiring for private household staff.
• Working closely with the CEO and principals on organisational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Senior hiring

Discretion

Stakeholder management

Job description

Involved Solutions is partnering with a boutique, ultra-luxury real estate developer in Dubai to hire a Head of People & Talent Acquisition on a confidential basis. The hire will own the People function end to end and build it to support the next growth phase.

This is a senior HR leadership role for a candidate who has personally closed senior hires, run a generalist function, and thrives in a high-discretion environment working closely with owners.