Group HR Director - Healthcare - Arabic Speaker

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page in Dubai seeks a seasoned HR leader to design and drive a group-wide human capital strategy aligned with business objectives. You will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership and lead HR operations across multiple entities in the GCC.

You will also oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, learning, engagement initiatives, compensation strategy, and compliance with UAE/KSA labour laws to support acquisitions and expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, healthcare management or related field.
• Minimum 15 years progressive HR leadership experience.
• Arabic speaker essential; fluent in English and Arabic.
• Experience leading HR across multi-site/multi-country operations.
• Knowledge of UAE and KSA labour laws and localisation programs.

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.

Skills

HR leadership

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Healthcare

Job description

About Our Client

Leading healthcare services group operating across multiple GCC markets

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field. Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience. Arabic Speaker ESSENTIAL 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. 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. Professional HR certifications and postgraduate qualifications are advantageous