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We are working with a leading retail conglomerate in the UAE (globally recognized, multi-brand portfolio) to hire an experienced HR Director (UAE National only) for their Dubai headquarters.
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We are working with a leading retail conglomerate in the UAE (globally recognized, multi-brand portfolio) to hire an experienced HR Director (UAE National only) for their Dubai headquarters.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the full HR agenda across a large, fast-paced retail environment.
1. Strategic HR & Talent Advisory
- Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into a clear people agenda
- Support leadership hiring and talent decisions to strengthen capability and performance
- Lead performance reviews, talent assessments, and succession discussions
- Ensure strong leadership pipelines and continuity plans are in place
2. Culture & Employee Experience
- Champion company culture and ensure values are embedded across the organization
- Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and experience
- Drive a high-performance, people-focused environment
3. Workforce Planning & Succession
- Develop and implement workforce planning across business units
- Assess current talent, identify gaps, and plan future hiring needs
- Build succession pipelines for critical roles
4. HR Governance & Policies
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the business
- Maintain compliance with UAE labour laws and internal governance standards
- Support leadership on complex employee relations matters
Ideal Candidate Profile
- UAE National (mandatory requirement)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- Bachelor’s degree as a minimum qualification
- Proven track record in HR leadership roles within retail or large, multi-site organizations
- Strong ability to operate at both strategic and advisory level with senior stakeholders
- Experience leading transformation and organizational development initiatives
- Added advantage (certifications):
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior HR qualification preferred
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