Vice President Human Resources (Emirati)

Converge; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE's government sector seeks a Vice President of Human Resources. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing HR functions, aligning people practices with the organization's vision, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, particularly in government sectors, and be bilingual in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Strong exposure to government or regulated industries.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy in line with the organisation’s long-term goals.
• Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition and performance management.
• Champion Emiratisation and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree

Job description

Vice President Human Resources (Emirati)

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The Client :

Our client is a leading organization in the government sector , focused on driving national development initiatives and supporting strategic transformation across the UAE.

The Role :

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire HR function, aligning people practices with the organisation’s vision, and fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement the HR strategy in line with the organisation’s long-term goals.
• Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, and nationalisation strategies.
• Lead workforce planning and organisational design to support current and future needs.
• Champion Emiratisation and succession planning initiatives in line with national mandates.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class HR policies, systems, and processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organisational change, people strategy, and employee engagement.
• Ensure HR compliance with UAE labour laws and government regulations.
• Drive HR digitisation and process improvement initiatives for greater efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate :

• Due to role requirements, this position is reserved exclusively for Emirati nationals.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Strong exposure to government, semi-government, or regulated industries preferred.
• Proven experience in leading HR strategy, building teams, and driving transformation.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law, nationalisation programs, and public sector HR practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources, Strategy / Planning, and Administrative
• Government Relations Services, Government Administration, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage

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