Global Human Resources Director
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About the Role
A confidential company seeks a Global Human Resources Director to lead global HR functions from Dubai. The role involves strategic HR leadership, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, compliance, and global mobility.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives
- Partner with executive leadership on organizational planning, business expansion, and workforce strategies
- Drive organizational design, change management, and succession planning initiatives
- Lead global recruitment strategies across multiple regions and business functions
- Design and implement global performance management frameworks and KPI systems
- Develop competitive global compensation and benefits strategies
- Oversee HR operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws
- Foster a high performance, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture
- Support international expansion through workforce planning and HR integration
- Lead, mentor, and develop regional HR teams across multiple countries
Requirements
- Master's Degree or MBA preferred
- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7, or equivalent highly desirable
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Proven experience managing HR across multiple countries or regions
- Experience supporting multinational or high growth organizations
- Strong background in strategic HR business partnering, organizational development, and talent management
- Experience leading HR transformation and organizational change initiatives
- Strong understanding of international employment legislation and HR best practices
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
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About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Human Resources Director to lead the company's global HR function from our Dubai headquarters.
- This role is responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support international business growth while ensuring operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and compliance across multiple countries.
- As a trusted business partner to the executive leadership team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, build scalable HR frameworks, develop leadership capabilities, and cultivate a high performance culture across diverse markets.
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and execute global HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership on organizational planning, business expansion, and workforce strategies.
- Drive organizational design, change management, and succession planning initiatives.
- Establish standardized global HR policies while adapting to local market requirements.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Lead global recruitment strategies across multiple regions and business functions.
- Build and strengthen the company's employer brand to attract top international talent.
- Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines for key positions.
- Monitor workforce planning to support business growth.
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Design and implement global performance management frameworks and KPI systems.
- Lead annual performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration exercises.
- Develop leadership development, learning, and career progression programs.
- Coach senior leaders on people management and organizational effectiveness.
Compensation & Benefits
- Develop competitive global compensation and benefits strategies.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis across different regions.
- Review incentive plans, bonus structures, and employee recognition programs.
- Ensure fair and consistent compensation practices globally.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Oversee HR operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations.
- Standardize HR policies, SOPs, and governance processes.
- Supervise payroll governance, HRIS, employee records, and HR reporting.
- Manage audits and employment related risk mitigation.
Employee Relations & Culture
- Foster a high performance, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture programs.
- Handle complex employee relations matters and provide guidance to regional HR teams.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
Global Mobility & International Expansion
- Support international expansion through workforce planning and HR integration.
- Oversee expatriate management, international assignments, and relocation processes where applicable.
- Provide HR guidance for new market entry and organizational restructuring.
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop regional HR teams across multiple countries.
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders and country managers.
- Manage the global HR budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience.
Requirements
- Master's Degree or MBA is preferred.
- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
- Proven experience managing HR across multiple countries or regions.
- Experience supporting multinational or high growth organizations.
- Strong background in strategic HR business partnering, organizational development, and talent management.
- Experience leading HR transformation and organizational change initiatives.
- Strong understanding of international employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of performance management, compensation, employee relations, and talent development.
- Experience with HRIS platforms and HR digital transformation.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities.
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