HR Director - Dubai | Oil & Gas EPC

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas EPC sector seeks an HR Director to establish HR as a strategic partner based in Dubai. This high-impact role involves developing talent management strategies, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws, and shaping a positive work culture. Candidates with over 10 years of HR experience in the industry and proficiency in Chinese are highly valued.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

High-impact strategic influence

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR leadership in Oil & Gas EPC.
• Expertise in HR compliance and talent management.
• Ability to manage international teams and high-pressure projects.
• Chinese proficiency is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with company goals.
• Recruit top engineering & project talent.
• Ensure adherence to UAE labor laws.
• Foster a positive work environment.
• Develop competitive compensation packages.
• Implement digital HR solutions and drive DEI initiatives.

Skills

HR compliance

talent management

digital HR

employee engagement

cross-cultural communication

Job description

Job Description

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN DUBAI, UAE.

Competitive salary

HR Director – Dubai | Oil & Gas EPC

Seeking a HR Director to establish HR as a strategic partner, driving talent management, compliance, and workforce development in an Oil & Gas EPC firm.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy: Align HR initiatives with company goals

Talent Acquisition: Recruit top engineering & project talent

Compliance: Ensure adherence to UAE labor laws

Employee Engagement: Foster a positive work environment

Compensation & Benefits: Develop competitive packages

HR Tech & Analytics: Implement digital HR solutions

DEI & Nationalization: Drive UAE workforce integration

Qualifications & Experience:

️ 10+ years in HR leadership in Oil & Gas EPC ️

️ Expertise in HR compliance, talent management & digital HR

️ Ability to manage international teams & high-pressure projects

️ Chinese proficiency is a strong plus

Why Join Us?

Fast-growing company in a dynamic industry

High-impact role with direct influence on culture & strategy