Head of HR

Charterhouse; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A Luxury Property Developer in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of HR to lead HR strategies and employee relations while ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, including leadership roles, and will work closely with senior leadership to foster a high-performance culture. This position is pivotal in shaping the people strategy for a rapidly growing organisation.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of HR experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of UAE employment law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR strategy.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage performance management system.

Skills

HR Experience

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualification in a related field

Job description

Job description

Charterhouse is working with a Luxury Property Developer, who is looking to hire a Head of HR to lead and develop their Human Resources Function. This is great opportunity for a HR professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy of a fast-growing, high-end real estate business. This is a strategic focussed position; therefore, our client requires someone with adept HR Experience having worked in a Managerial Role within the UAE.

About the Role

The HR Director will be responsible for developing and executing the HR Strategy to support organisation goals and business growth. This role will be the main point of contact for all employees within the Middle East Office, as well as develop and execute the HR strategy, implement new processes and develop company policies and procedures to ensure the business is compliant with the UAE labour law. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of HR will act as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior leadership, ensuring the HR function supports operational excellence and fosters a high-performance culture.

The HR Director will oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, managing the execution of performance management system, whilst handling staff appraisals and performance reviews. This role will lead talent management and retention by recommending best-practice workplace initiatives as well as implementation of learning and development training programs to support employee growth and leadership development. The Head of HR will oversee employee relations, to recommend improvements and foster a positive, inclusive workplace environment. Support change management initiatives and contribute to organisational design and workforce planning.

About You

To be considered for this role, the candidate must have at least 10 years HR Experience with a minimum of 5 years within a Leadership Role. It is essential that the candidate hold a qualification within a related field with excellent knowledge of the UAE employment law. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and decision maker with experience working closely with Senior Board Directors to develop business strategy and contribute to the organisations growth. The successful candidate will have a professional and personable approach with attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills. The candidate will have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.