Administrative Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

The HR & Admin Director is a senior leadership position responsible for guiding the company’s people strategy and managing administrative functions. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, this role ensures HR and administration are fully aligned with business priorities, supports cultural growth, and guarantees compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement HR and administration strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Advise the Managing Director and executive team on organizational structure, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Lead cultural initiatives, change management programs, and leadership capability building.

Human Resources Management

• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through development, performance, and exit.
• Design competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition frameworks.
• Maintain policies, systems, and processes that ensure efficiency and legal compliance.

Talent & Development

• Drive succession planning and build talent pipelines for key roles.
• Establish learning and development programs that equip employees for future business needs.
• Regularly review organizational capacity to support business expansion.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Build a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-oriented work culture.
• Resolve employee relations matters fairly and transparently.
• Launch initiatives to enhance employee engagement, morale, and communication.

Administration & Facilities

• Supervise daily office administration, facility operations, and vendor management.
• Manage travel, company assets, and administrative support services.
• Ensure administrative functions are cost-efficient and business-focused.

Policy & Compliance

• Draft, review, and update HR and administrative policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, workplace safety, and data protection standards.
• Coordinate audits and deliver accurate reporting.

Finance & Resources

• Manage HR and administration budgets, ensuring prudent use of resources.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without impacting quality.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop HR metrics and dashboards to guide executive decision-making.
• Share workforce insights and trends with leadership teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (MBA / Master’s preferred).

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.