Head of HR

Arabnews; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a strategic Head of HR to influence organizational transformation and align HR initiatives with business goals. This role involves full ownership of the employee lifecycle from acquisition to retention, fostering a high-performance culture in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong track record in developing talent and performance strategies.
• Ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with regional labor laws and manage budget.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics.

Skills

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Onboarding

Training

Performance management

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's or higher in HR or related field

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