Sr. Director OD & HR Strategy (UAEN)

Sundus; Dubai; Presencial; AED 400.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sundus in Dubai seeks a Senior Director – Organizational Development & HR Strategy to lead enterprise-wide HR transformation and strategic people initiatives.

You will shape organizational effectiveness through HR strategy, design, governance, and total rewards, partnering with executive leadership to build a future-ready organization.

Emiratization focus and local talent development are emphasized; Arabic and English communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related discipline
• SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, or equivalent certification preferred
• 10–15 years of HR experience, including significant senior leadership exposure
• Expertise in organizational development, HR strategy, workforce planning, total rewards, and governance
• Experience in transformation and excellence frameworks within complex organizations
• Strong knowledge of labour regulations and international HR practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in Arabic and English

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and frameworks
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives
• Establish HR governance, policies, and frameworks aligned with regulations
• Drive compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and rewards strategies
• Develop HR analytics, dashboards, and insights for strategic decisions
• Lead HR excellence, benchmarking, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership on workforce priorities

Conocimientos

Organizational development

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Total rewards

HR governance

Stakeholder management

Arabic & English communication

Educación

Master’s degree in HR / Organizational Development / Business Administration

Herramientas

SHRM-SCP

CIPD Level 7

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a leading organization, is seeking an accomplished Senior Director – Organizational Development & HR Strategy (UAEN) to lead enterprise-wide HR transformation and strategic people initiatives to join their team in Dubai.

This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping organizational effectiveness through HR strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, total rewards, governance, and excellence frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to build a future-ready organization aligned with business objectives and recognized best practices.

In support of Emiratization initiatives and the organization's commitment to developing local talent, qualified Emirati professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related discipline
• SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, or equivalent certification preferred
• 10–15 years of HR experience, including significant senior leadership exposure
• Strong expertise in organizational development, HR strategy, workforce planning, total rewards, and HR governance
• Experience operating in complex organizations with exposure to transformation and excellence frameworks
• Strong knowledge of labour regulations and international HR practices
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills in both Arabic and English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and excellence frameworks
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives
• Establish HR governance, policies, and frameworks aligned with regulations and global standards
• Drive compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and rewards strategies
• Develop HR analytics, dashboards, and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Lead HR excellence, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership on workforce and organizational priorities