Head of HR

Middle East Executive; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food products distributor in the UAE is seeking a Head of HR to provide strategic HR consultation and support. You will manage employee performance, develop training programs, and implement effective HR practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant HR management experience, especially within the food sector, and will partner with line managers to enhance employee performance and relations. This role requires an exceptional leader who understands business strategies and can attract top talent.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR management with a background in the food products sector.
• Strong understanding of employee performance management and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee performance management process.
• Provide direction in the development and delivery of employee training programs.
• Develop and maintain HR business plan and key drivers.
• Implement effective employee relations practices.
• Assist in establishing and executing department strategies.
• Partner with line managers on recruitment and performance management.

Job description

Overview

The Middle East Executive team have been retained to find a Head of HR by a large food products distributor that are the No.1 player in their niche field. You will be responsible for providing HR consultation, supporting the board with designing the business strategy and operationally rolling this out through the different business units from a HR perspective. You will lead the delivery of HR programs, executing divisional strategies and focus on attracting top talent.

Responsibilities

You’ll be required to:

• Manage the employee performance management process
• Provide direction in the development and delivery of employee training programs
• Develop and maintain HR business plan, key drivers and ongoing initiatives
• Develop and implement appropriate and effective employee relations practices
• Assist in all aspects of HR programs and services that contribute to establishing and executing department strategies
• Partner with line managers to execute on recruitment strategies, performance management and training
• Provide input on employee relations issues while partnering with line managers in identifying and addressing performance related issues
• Provide input and coaching to support line managers on corrective action matters
• Interpret policies and provide guidance to line managers and employees concerning work related matters
• Educate and support management in the successful implementation of the performance management policies and programs
• Coordinate with the marketing department concerning the training on products andli>
• Hold monthly meeting with head of departments to hear their concerns