Head of Human Resources

Synthesys LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthesys LLC is seeking a Head of Human Resources to architect and scale our talent strategy across the organization in Dubai. You will own the end-to-end talent supply chain, from sourcing to successful integration, and link people strategy to ambitious growth objectives.

You will establish world-class standards for candidate qualification and interviewing, ensure equitable hiring practices, and maintain a positive candidate experience that strengthens our employer brand.

Qualifications

• Proven track record scaling high-volume talent acquisition
• Experience designing and implementing structured interview processes
• Translating hiring needs into a measurable talent strategy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for executive audiences
• Leveraging recruiting tech (ATS/CRM) and data to improve pipeline quality
• Employer branding to attract top professionals
• Strong leadership with mentoring a TA team

Responsibilities

• Lead the talent acquisition function and own the end-to-end talent pipeline
• Define sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer/negotiation processes
• Build and mentor a high-performing TA team
• Partner with executive leadership to align hiring with business strategy
• Develop metrics to measure quality of hire and time-to-fill
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience

Skills

Talent acquisition

Structured interviews

Data analytics

Employer branding

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

Are you driven to tackle tough, meaningful challenges—the kind that unite curious, ambitious, and determined people who push themselves to grow every day? If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

As the Head of Human Resources, you will be the architect of our firm’s talent strategy, taking ownership of the entire talent supply chain from initial outreach to successful integration.

You will take on a leadership role that goes beyond transactional hiring, directly linking our people strategy to our ambitious growth objectives. We will expect you to establish world-class standards for candidate qualification and interviewing, ensuring every hire embodies the determination and curiosity essential to our culture.

We will rely on your judgment to implement scalable, equitable hiring practices and maintain a positive, professional candidate experience that strengthens our employer brand in the market.

Your commitment to defining and optimizing the process—including sourcing, screening, structured interviewing, and final negotiation—will ensure we attract and secure the industry’s most impactful professionals.

YOUR GROWTH

Defining and scaling a world-class talent acquisition function is not easy work, but it is among the most critical functions in the firm. You are the kind of leader who thrives on building systems, is decisive in their vision, and has the leadership capability to mentor a high-performing team.

In return for your strategic drive and organizational leadership, we will provide the autonomy, direct access to executive leadership, and resources necessary to define a best-in-class talent function from the ground up. Your work will have immense visibility across the entire organization, offering you the unique opportunity to build lasting capabilities within our firm. You will receive investment and exposure that will accelerate your growth, positioning you as a central figure in the firm's strategic planning and ensuring your impact is fundamental and enduring.

When you join us, you will have:

Strategic Influence: Direct seat at the table with the executive team to align hiring roadmaps with long-term business strategy and financial planning.

Team Building Autonomy: The mandate to define the recruiting tech stack, processes, and metrics, and to hire and mentor your own talent acquisition team.

Unrivaled Exposure: Deep involvement in all operational decisions that directly affect the talent you bring into the firm, from compensation structure to onboarding.

Career Advancement: Access to continuous professional development programs and mentorship designed to accelerate your path to a Chief People Officer or VP of HR role.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

You possess a proven track record of scaling an organization through high-volume, high-quality talent acquisition strategies.

You exhibit deep expertise in designing and implementing structured interview and candidate qualification processes across diverse roles and seniority levels.

You demonstrate the ability to translate organizational hiring needs into a clear, measurable talent strategy and execution plan.

You maintain exceptional written and verbal communication skills, necessary for managing high-stakes candidate relationships and presenting data to the executive team.

You are proficient in leveraging recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM) and data analytics to optimize pipeline efficiency and measure quality of hire.

You have demonstrated experience in employer branding and championing a consistent, positive, and professional candidate experience.

You have strong leadership ability, with focus on mentoring and managing a high-performing talent acquisition team.

You have 3+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.