Head of HR

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Charterhouse Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Head of HR to lead the development and execution of HR strategies, policies, and initiatives aligned with the company’s objectives.

The role oversees the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, wellbeing, and HR operations, while advising senior leadership on people matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of personnel administration, compensation and benefits.
• Experience with labour laws and HR policy implementation.
• Proven leadership, coaching and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies, policies and initiatives.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development and performance management.
• Manage compensation/benefits, employee relations and wellbeing.
• Lead budget, HR operations and stakeholder advisory.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Job description

Job details Location: Dubai Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Benefits Job Type: Permanent Discipline: Human Resources & Talent Management

Reference: 53773 Posted: 9 days ago Share this job

Charterhouse are working with a leading international organisation within the live events and entertainment industry, with a strong presence across the Middle East and international markets. Our client is currently looking to hire a Head of HR for their Dubai office.

About the Role

The Head of HR will lead the development and execution of HR strategies, policies, and initiatives aligned with the company’s business objectives. The role will oversee the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, well-being, and HR operations, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people matters.

Key responsibilities include workforce planning and recruitment, succession and talent development, employee relations, compensation benchmarking and annual reviews, insurance renewals, payroll oversight, Emiratisation/Saudization initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. The role will also support organisational change, employee engagement, and initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

In addition, the Head of HR will provide strategic and practical HR support across the business, ensuring people initiatives are aligned with business needs and delivered effectively. The role will oversee the HR budget, manage key external partners and recruitment agencies, strengthen the company’s employee value proposition, and continuously improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of personnel administration, compensation and benefits, performance management, labour laws, and HR policies and practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and team management capabilities, complemented by proven skills in coaching, mentoring, project management, communication, organization, and decision-making. Practical knowledge and experience in HSE will also be essential.