Head of People

DT One group.; Dubai; Presencial; AED 300.000 - 450.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DT One group. is seeking a Head of HR in Dubai to act as a strategic partner to the leadership team while driving the people strategy and ensuring operational excellence across talent management, organisational design, engagement and compliance.

The role focuses on building a high-performance culture, leading HR initiatives, and collaborating with Finance and shared services to align workforce planning with business goals. Minimum 10 years in HR with leadership experience preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Minimum 10 years HR experience with 3+ years in leadership or senior HRBP role.

Responsabilidades

• Strategically lead and partner with leadership to craft and execute the HR strategy.
• Guide organisational design, workforce planning and change management with ownership.
• Drive accountability and innovation across the organisation.
• Attract, develop and retain top talent; manage performance and succession.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies; advise on ER matters.
• Partner with shared services to ensure payroll, benefits and data integrity.
• Lead HR metrics and reporting to drive data‑driven decisions; align with Finance.
• Mentor and coach leaders; build relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Conocimientos

Strategic Leadership

Talent Management

Change Management

HR Compliance

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Greenhouse

HiBob

Descripción del empleo

About the role:

The Head of HR acts as a strategic partner to the leadership team while maintaining direct, hands-on execution of the People strategy, driving initiatives that align with DT One's business objectives and fostering a culture of high performance. This individual will lead and execute the company's people strategy, focusing on talent management, organisational design, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Reports to:

CEO

About the role:

The Head of HR acts as a strategic partner to the leadership team while maintaining direct, hands-on execution of the People strategy, driving initiatives that align with DT One's business objectives and fostering a culture of high performance. This individual will lead and execute the company's people strategy, focusing on talent management, organisational design, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the leadership team to develop and execute a forward-looking HR strategy that supports DT One's business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and direct operational leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives, with implementation ownership.
• Drive a culture of accountability, and innovation across the organisation.

Talent Management

• Lead efforts to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring a robust pipeline for critical roles.
• Oversee performance management processes, including leadership development and succession planning.
• Design, launch, and personally drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, ensuring close connection to day-to-day employee experience.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, fostering a positive and transparent work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all local labour laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with the shared services people operations team to ensure efficient workflows, data integrity, payroll/benefits delivery and vendor management.
• Ensure market aligned compensation and benefits.
• Manage HR metrics and reporting to provide insights into workforce trends and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with Finance to align workforce planning and budgeting with organisational goals.

HR Leadership

• Act as a mentor and coach to the leadership team, fostering their growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external partners.
• Continuously assess and refine HR processes to ensure efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior HRBP role.
• Proven experience that combines strategic HR business partnering with direct, hands-on operational delivery in fast-paced tech environments.
• Strong understanding of global HR practices and compliance requirements, with experience working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in organisational design, talent management, and change management.
• Familiarity with HR systems and tools, including Greenhouse and HiBob, for recruitment, data analytics and decision-making.
• M&A experience and working with EOR providers is advantageous.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thrives under pressure, breaking down complex challenges, prioritising effectively, and delivering in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Comfortably operates in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Think strategically with the ability to translate business needs into HR initiatives.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effectively influences and builds strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• High level of integrity and discretion.