HR Director : UAE National

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious new organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an HR Director to establish and lead their HR function. This role entails developing comprehensive people strategies, overseeing compensation and benefits, and driving innovation through AI. Candidates should have a strong HR leadership background with proven success in both private and public sectors, ready to make a significant impact in a prestigious setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for strategic influence

Innovation-driven environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles (Head of HR / CHRO level).
• Expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and strategic HR.
• Strong background in compensation, benefits, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the full HR strategy, policies, and frameworks.
• Lead organisational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development programmes.

Skills

Organisational design

Workforce planning

Strategic HR

Compensation and benefits management

AI and digital transformation in HR

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the HR function from the ground up. The HR Director will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the organisation's ambitious goals. The role demands a visionary leader with a practical mindset and a passion for innovation.

Client Details

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a new, highly ambitious, and well-funded organisation currently being established in Abu Dhabi. With a clear mandate for significant growth and impact, they are setting out to build a prestigious entity that will play a pivotal role in the region's future, underpinned by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence.

Description
Develop and execute the full HR strategy, policies, and frameworks.Lead organisational design and workforce planning initiatives.Drive succession planning and leadership development programmes.Establish and monitor KPIs to measure HR and business performance.Oversee compensation and benefits strategy aligned with market benchmarks.Champion AI adoption and digital innovation across HR processes.Act as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team.




Profile
Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles (Head of HR / CHRO level).Experience working with top tier organisations in the private and public sector, specially within Abu Dhabi.Expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and strategic HR.Strong background in compensation, benefits, and policy development.Visionary and practical approach; self-starter with high initiative.Experience in implementing AI and digital transformation in HR.




Job Offer
Opportunity to shape and lead HR in a prestigious new organisation.Strategic influence at the highest level of decision-making.Innovation-driven environment with strong executive backing.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Chance to make a lasting impact in one of the region's most exciting ventures.

Skills

HR Director