Head of Human Resources - UAE National

About the Role

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization's people strategy in alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives to support business growth and transformation.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and talent review processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives that build organizational capability and leadership effectiveness.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives to enhance employee experience and performance.

Performance & Reward

• Ensure effective performance management frameworks are implemented and embedded across the business.
• Partner with reward teams to support compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that are competitive and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on talent calibration, promotion decisions, and performance outcomes.

Employee Relations & Governance

• Provide strategic oversight of employee relations matters and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and corporate governance requirements.
• Lead HR risk management and support the resolution of complex employee issues.

HR Operations & Transformation

• Oversee HR operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and employee-centric service delivery.
• Drive HR transformation initiatives, including process improvement, digitalization, and people analytics.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to support decision-making and measure HR effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree and/or professional HR qualification is preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership experience within large and complex organizations.
• Proven track record of leading HR teams and driving strategic people initiatives.
• Strong understanding of talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align HR strategy with business priorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For