Job Title
Group HR Director – Healthcare
Job Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode
On-site
Job Reference/ID
JN-102026-7125382
Job Description / Role
Lead regional people strategy across a large group
Shape healthcare workforce growth
Leading healthcare services group operating across multiple GCC markets
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute group-wide human capital strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team.
- Lead HR operations, governance, policies, and workforce planning across multiple entities.
- Drive talent acquisition strategies for clinical, corporate, and executive hiring.
- Establish succession planning, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness programs.
- Oversee learning and development initiatives, including a healthcare academy framework.
- Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, culture, and retention initiatives.
- Manage compensation, benefits, and reward strategies.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and workforce localisation requirements.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, hospital openings, and expansion projects.
- Monitor HR metrics, workforce analytics, and organisational performance indicators.
- Build relationships with regulatory authorities, academic institutions, and external partners.
Experience Required
- Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
- At least 8-10 years of experience within healthcare organisations.
- Experience leading HR across multi-site and multi-country operations.
- Proven track record partnering with CEOs, Boards, or executive leadership teams.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field.
- Professional HR certifications and postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA employment legislation and workforce localisation programs.
- Expertise in organisational development, workforce planning, compensation, talent management, and change leadership.
- Fluent English and Arabic language skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within multicultural GCC environments.
Employment / Job Type
Full Time
Nationality
Any Nationality
About the Company
Global professional recruitment consultancy and part of London listed PageGroup. The firm specialises in qualified professional and management hiring across finance, banking, technology, engineering, property and construction, legal, human resources, sales, marketing, and supply chain. Its Middle East business operates from Dubai and publishes widely used regional salary guides.
Company Industry
Healthcare
Department / Functional Area
Human Resources
Closing Date
Not mentioned