Human Resources Director

Role overview

Strategic HR leadership and workforce

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and plans aligned with organizational goals and government priorities.
• Lead HR transformation, organizational development, workforce planning, and continuous improvement.
• Advise senior leadership on HR strategy, workforce challenges, and people-related decisions.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, Emiratisation, and talent acquisition; ensure processes comply with regulations and approved manpower plans.
• Develop succession planning and talent pipelines for critical positions.

HR operations and employee lifecycle

• Oversee employee relations, HR operations, onboarding, offboarding, and personnel administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal government HR legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures, delegations, and internal controls.
• Lead compensation, benefits, salary structures, allowances, and rewards within government frameworks.
• Oversee performance management, KPIs, development plans, promotions, increments, and other employee lifecycle processes.

Development, engagement, and transformation

• Develop learning and development strategies and implement training, career development, and succession programs.
• Identify skills gaps to strengthen employee capabilities and leadership effectiveness.
• Oversee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations.
• Promote employee engagement, well-being, retention, and a positive organizational culture.
• Monitor HR KPIs, workforce reports, and people analytics; drive HR digitalization, process automation, and effective use of HR systems and technology.

Requirements

• Extensive federal government HR experience; senior HR leadership experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and federal government HR legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Proven experience leading HR teams and managing complex HR initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, decision-making, analytical, strategic planning, and organizational development capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline; a master's degree and relevant professional certifications are advantageous.