Human Resources Planning Director

7x; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Dubai is looking for an HR Planning Sr. Manager. This leadership role focuses on aligning HR policies with organizational goals, overseeing workforce planning, and driving HR transformation initiatives. The candidate should have over 7 years of experience in HR planning, a relevant degree, and strong analytical and leadership skills. The job offers a full-time employment type.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in managing workforce plans, with at least 5 years leading manpower planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Translate Group strategy into HR priorities, frameworks, and action plans.
• Lead the HR excellence agenda, ensuring processes are efficient and agile.
• Design and deliver advanced HR analytics and workforce insights.

Skills

Communication and leadership skills

Critical thinking and Analytical skills

HR planning policies and procedures including UAE labor law

Organization Design and Effectiveness methodologies

Job Analysis and Job Evaluation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Job description

Overview

The HR Planning Sr. Manager is a leadership role responsible for driving the long-term people agenda of the organization. Acting as the key bridge between business priorities and workforce execution, this role ensures that HR policies, frameworks, and transformation initiatives are fully aligned with organizational goals. The HR Planning Director oversees workforce planning, HR governance, analytics, and excellence frameworks, ensuring that HR not only supports but also anticipates business needs. The role partners closely with senior leadership to provide actionable workforce insights, monitor HR performance, and guide transformation programs that enhance organizational agility, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

Planning & Alignment

• Translate Group strategy into HR priorities, frameworks, and action plans.
• Support the development and refresh of the HR Strategic Plan (3–5 years).
• Partner with HR leadership to align workforce planning, policies, and programs with business needs.

HR Excellence & Governance

• Lead the HR excellence agenda, ensuring processes are efficient, agile, and benchmarked against best practices.
• Develop and monitor HR scorecards, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Coordinate cross-HR initiatives (policies, programs, projects) to ensure integration and consistency.
• Support governance forums (e.g., NRC, Board Committees) with reports, insights, and updates.

HR Analytics & Insights

• Design and deliver advanced HR analytics and workforce insights (headcount, attrition, productivity, Emiratization, diversity, engagement).
• Implement predictive analytics to support decision-making in talent management, rewards, and workforce planning.
• Partner with IT / Data teams to develop integrated HR dashboards and self-service reporting.
• Provide strategic HR analytics reports to CHRO, CEO, and Board on a regular basis.

Projects & Transformation

• Lead and monitor key HR transformation initiatives (digitization, policy simplification, operating model redesign).
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen, benchmarking, and employee feedback loops.
• Drive change management, communications, and adoption of new HR initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members within HR Strategy & Excellence.
• Build HR capabilities in strategy, analytics, and project management across the function.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within the HR team

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Industrial / Organizational Psychology with CIPD / SHRM with Korn ferry or equivalent certification in job evaluation required.

Experience

• 7-10 years’ experience in managing workforce plans, with at least 5 years leading manpower planning and analysis.

Job Specific Skills (Technical Competencies)

• HR planning policies and procedures including UAE labor law
• Organization Design and Effectiveness methodologies
• Job Analysis and Job Evaluation techniques
• Critical thinking and Analytical skills
• Communication and leadership skills

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries : Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage