Human Resources Director (Bilingual)

Overview

Human Capital Strategy & Organizational Design

• Develop and execute the Human Capital strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans
• Design and build the HR function from inception, including structure, policies, systems, and governance frameworks
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and capability development initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership and headquarters to align global and local HR strategies

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UAE regulations
• Design and implement compensation structures, benefits frameworks, and reward systems
• Manage payroll inputs including attendance, leave, overtime, and adjustments
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support annual compensation reviews
• Coordinate with Finance on payroll reconciliation and reporting

Manpower Planning & HR Budgeting

• Lead manpower planning in alignment with business strategy and operational requirements
• Develop and manage HR budgets, including headcount costs, recruitment spend, and HR operations expenses
• Monitor workforce cost efficiency and provide optimization recommendations
• Partner with Finance and department heads on forecasting and workforce planning cycles

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management (Including EOR)

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategy across all business functions
• Manage Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements for international or contract-based hiring where applicable
• Build talent pipelines for roles in autonomous logistics
• Ensure structured onboarding and integration of all new hires

Employee Relations & Disciplinary Management

• Manage employee relations, grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure fair and compliant handling of performance and conduct issues in line with UAE Labor Law
• Develop and enforce disciplinary frameworks and escalation procedures
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on sensitive employee matters

Performance Management & Organizational Culture

• Design and implement performance management systems, KPIs, and appraisal frameworks
• Drive a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, innovation, and execution excellence
• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Strengthen organizational culture in a fast-paced startup environment

IPO Readiness, Transformation & Policy Harmonization

• Lead
• IPO readiness HR transformation initiatives
• , ensuring organizational and governance structures are aligned with public company requirements
• Drive
• policy harmonization across entities
• , ensuring alignment of HR policies, compensation structures, benefits, and governance frameworks across multiple regions or business units
• Support large-scale
• organizational transformation programs
• , including restructuring, integration, and scaling initiatives
• Ensure HR frameworks are compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with investor and regulatory expectations
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership on corporate transition readiness and reporting structures

Compliance & Governance (UAE Labor Law)

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labor Law, visa regulations, and employment requirements
• Oversee HR audits, reporting, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Maintain updated HR policies and employee handbook
• Mitigate legal and operational workforce risks

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent HR certification is highly preferred

Minimum Experience

• 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director level or above)

Required Experience

• Proven experience building HR functions, systems, and policies from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment
• Strong expertise in UAE Labor Law and HR compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll management, and full employee lifecycle administration
• Strong experience in manpower planning, HR budgeting, and organizational scaling
• Solid background in employee relations and disciplinary management
• Proven experience in
• IPO readiness, corporate transformation, and HR policy harmonization across multiple entities
• Experience in logistics, autonomous mobility, robotics, or technology platform companies preferred
• Strong cross-cultural experience, particularly working with Chinese organizations or multinational teams
• Strong ability to operate in fast-paced, execution-driven environments

Language Proficiency

• **Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is a must**