Senior Director Human Resources

Glow Beauty on Demand; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in the UAE seeks a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead HR functions and drive people strategy. The role requires strong leadership skills, experience in employee retention, talent acquisition, and development. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years in HR, with a bachelor's degree and be Arabic speakers. This position is crucial for aligning HR initiatives with the organization’s business goals and culture.

Qualifications

• Experience within the technology or insurance industries preferred.
• Arabic speaker (non negotiable).
• 12 years minimum experience in HR.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all areas of HR.
• Develop policies and programs to enhance employee engagement.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier professionals.

Skills

Employee retention

Talent acquisition

Talent development

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Title: Senior Director, Human Resources

Location: Abu Dhabi

Reporting to: CSSO

Subordinates: 13-14 (some of which have a dotted line)

Well-established Abu Dhabi based business within the Insurance space, is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function and play a pivotal role in driving people strategy across the organization.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who combines strong generalist expertise with proven capabilities in employee retention, talent acquisition, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all areas of HR, aligning people initiatives with business goals.
• Develop and implement policies and programs to enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier professionals while building sustainable talent pipelines.
• Drive talent development initiatives including succession planning, leadership programs, and capability building.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws and industry standards.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to shape organizational culture and support long-term growth.
• Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience within the technology or insurance industries preferred
• Arabic speaker (non negotiable)
• Bachelor's degree minimum qualification
• 12 years minimum experience in HR