Human Resources Director

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Aventus Global Talent in Abu Dhabi is searching for an HR Director to provide strategic leadership across Human Resources and Administration functions for over 10,000 employees. You will drive HR transformation, implement Emiratization initiatives, and manage government relations while ensuring operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience in HR, proficiency in government relations, and a Bachelor's degree. Experience in a construction or large head-count business is required, with applicants needed to be from the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient and experienced in government relations.
• Experience in construction or large head-count business required.
• Applicants must be from the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across HR, Organisational Development and Administration functions.
• Drive HR transformation and implement Emiratization initiatives.
• Build capabilities and enhance performance management systems.
• Manage government relations and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure operational efficiency and best-in-class people practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

HR transformation

Emiratization

Government relations

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

HR Director required to provide strategic leadership across all Human Resources, Organisational Development and Administration functions for a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The role will drive HR transformation, Emiratization, capability building, performance management, and government relations while ensuring the organisation operates with best‑in‑class people practices, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across HR, Organisational Development and Administration functions.
• Drive HR transformation and implement Emiratization initiatives.
• Build capabilities and enhance performance management systems.
• Manage government relations and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure operational efficiency and best‑in‑class people practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient and experienced in government relations.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum). Construction or large head‑count business experience required.
• Applicants must be from the UAE (non‑negotiable).