Head of HR

Arabnews; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Dubai seeks a Head of HR to lead its talent strategy across the employee lifecycle. This role emphasizes shaping a high-performance culture, aligning HR initiatives with business goals. Candidates should have a strong background in workforce planning, recruitment, and employee engagement. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth and development

Fast-paced entrepreneurial culture

Strategic leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR management across various functions.
• Experience in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and employee engagement.
• Manage performance appraisals and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Skills

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Onboarding

Training and Development

Performance management

Employee engagement

Compensation and benefits

Compliance knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a strategic Head of HR to lead our talent agenda across the entire employee lifecycle. This role is central to shaping and sustaining a high-performance culture that reflects our company’s values, drives productivity, and attracts and retains exceptional talent.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record across workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, compensation, and employee engagement. With a focus on both operational excellence and long-term people strategy, this leader will ensure HR initiatives are aligned with business objectives, measurable in impact, and deeply embedded into the day-to-day rhythm of the company.

What We Offer

• Strategic Leadership with Real Impact

An opportunity to shape and lead the HR function of one of MENA’s first internet businesses. You will work directly with executive leadership to influence company-wide decisions, drive organizational transformation, and align people strategy with long-term business goals.

• End-to-End Ownership

Full ownership of the entire employee lifecycle - from talent acquisition and onboarding to training, engagement, performance, and retention - giving you the freedom to build systems that truly work.

• Fast-Paced and Entrepreneurial Culture

Join a dynamic, collaborative environment where ideas are welcomed, speed is valued, and innovation is encouraged. Your ability to roll up your sleeves and make things happen will be celebrated.

• Career Growth and Development

We invest in our leaders - offering ongoing opportunities to grow, stretch, and evolve in a people-first culture that values learning and performance.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

We offer a market-aligned salary and benefits package, including support for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Recruitment, Sourcing and Selection
• Onboarding / Offboarding
• Training and Development
• Performance Appraisals Management

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Team Dynamics
• Wellness Initiatives

Strategic Workforce Planning & Compliance

• Compensation and Benefits
• Budget Management
• Compliance with Regional Labor Laws & Regulations
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting

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