Head of HR — Multi-Entity Group (Dubai)

Nathan HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathan HR is seeking a seasoned Head of HR in Dubai to lead the HR function across Nina General Trading, Nina Hospitality and Builtrite, reporting to the COO. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on HR leader to drive people strategies across multiple entities.

You will own talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations, while ensuring UAE Labour Law compliance and fostering a strong, evolving culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Experience leading HR across multiple entities.
• Deep knowledge of UAE Labour Law and employment practices.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with the group's overall business objectives.
• Oversee the HR function across Nina General Trading, Nina Hospitality, and Builtrite, ensuring consistency and alignment across all entities.
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational structure, succession planning, manpower budgeting, and talent development.
• Establish and manage performance management systems, employee development initiatives, and career progression frameworks.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, salary benchmarking, payroll coordination, and employee incentive programmes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and applicable employment regulations across all entities.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, organizational culture, and employee relations initiatives.
• Manage HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts, leave management, and HR documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve operational efficiency, and implement best practices across the group.
• Provide strategic HR advice to the COO and senior management on people-related matters, organizational effectiveness, and workforce challenges.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

Organizational development

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Arabic language advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

HR certification (advantage)

Job description

Nathan HR is seeking a seasoned Head of HR in Dubai to lead the HR function across Nina General Trading, Nina Hospitality and Builtrite, reporting to the COO. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on HR leader to drive people strategies across multiple entities.

You will own talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR operations, while ensuring UAE Labour Law compliance and fostering a strong, evolving culture.