Human Resources Director

Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd in Dubai seeks an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function at our regional head office. The role partners with the CEO and senior leaders to ensure the organisation has the right people, structure, culture and capabilities to achieve growth.

You will steer talent acquisition for technology hires, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and ensure compliance with UAE employment laws while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR with senior leadership responsibility.
• Experience as HR Director, CHRO or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment practices and law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR function across the organisation.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders on organisational priorities.
• Develop workforce planning, design, and talent strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition including senior technology hires.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and development initiatives.
• Establish performance management and career development frameworks.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and remuneration programmes.
• Ensure HR policies comply with employment legislation and regulations.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic HR

Talent Acquisition

UAE Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Development

Job description

An established and successful IT Solutions company is looking to appoint an experienced Human Resources Director to lead its HR function, based in their Regional Head Office in Dubai.

The company works across IT solutions, products and services, and is continuing to develop its people, organisational capabilities and regional operations.

The Human Resources Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full HR function, partnering closely with the executive leadership team and business leaders to ensure the organisation has the people, structure, culture and capabilities required to achieve its growth objectives.

This is a senior leadership position suited to an HR professional who combines strong strategic HR expertise with hands-on operational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's overall HR strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR function across the organisation.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on organisational and people-related priorities.
• Develop workforce planning, organisational design and talent strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment, including senior and specialist technology hiring.
• Develop employee engagement, retention and talent development initiatives.
• Establish and enhance performance management and career development frameworks.
• Lead learning and development programmes and succession planning.
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices comply with employment legislation and relevant regulations.
• Oversee compensation, benefits and remuneration programmes.
• Build a high-performance culture that supports innovation, accountability and employee development.
• Lead, mentor and develop the HR team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of HR experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility.
• Previous experience as an HR Director, HR Vice President, CHRO or equivalent senior HR role.
• Strong experience working within the UAE / GCC.
• Experience supporting technology businesses and highly skilled technical workforces.
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment practices and HR legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in talent acquisition, organisational development, employee engagement and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to operate effectively with CEOs, executive leadership teams and senior business stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset combined with the ability to remain hands-on when required.