Human Resources Director

Role overview

Group HR leadership and operations

• Oversee HR operations across PSE, Fakhry, ABC, and Corporate functions.
• Ensure consistent group-wide implementation of HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Supervise payroll, island-based HR operations, and Corporate HR.
• Ensure timely employee lifecycle processes, documentation, and HR administration.
• Work with business heads on workforce requirements and operational HR matters.

Performance and talent

• Implement a group-wide performance framework, establish KPIs with department heads, and coordinate timely performance reviews.
• Address underperformance through feedback, improvement plans, and follow-up; promote accountability and productivity.
• Identify high-potential employees, critical roles, and skills gaps; develop learning initiatives and employee development plans.
• Support leadership development, coaching, and management capability building.
• Establish succession plans for critical positions, promote internal progression, and monitor talent initiative effectiveness.

Payroll, employee relations, and compliance

• Oversee payroll processing and controls; coordinate inputs, approvals, and reconciliations with Finance and business units.
• Oversee salary changes, leave adjustments, employee benefits, and final settlements.
• Monitor manpower costs against approved budgets and recommend improvements.
• Oversee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns; ensure compliance with UAE labour legislation and Group policies.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation; coordinate employment matters with Legal and Finance as needed.

Reporting and governance

• Provide regular HR updates and reports to Group Owners.
• Monitor headcount, payroll costs, turnover, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Establish clear HR team responsibilities and reporting arrangements.
• Identify HR risks, recommend corrective actions, and ensure follow-through.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CIPD or SHRM qualification is an advantage.
• Eight or more years of significant senior-level HR experience across multiple business units or operational environments.
• Real estate, construction, hospitality, or related industry experience is preferred.
• Expertise in performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Knowledge of UAE labour legislation and HR governance.
• Experience overseeing payroll, HR operations, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

Success measures and outcomes

• Measures include accurate and timely payroll and HR administration, on-time performance reviews, and implementation of development and succession plans.
• Other measures include workforce planning and cost control, timely employee relations resolution, compliance, accurate reporting, and HR service delivery.
• Expected outcomes include consistent group HR operations, stronger accountability, structured talent plans, payroll controls, workforce cost visibility, and improved HR service delivery.