Head of Human Resources

James Douglas Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Full-time

Director

Onsite

Discovered 1 weeks ago

HR strategytalent managementsuccession planningcompensation and benefitsperformance managementemployee relations

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HR strategytalent managementsuccession planning

James Douglas Middle East is seeking an HR leader to lead the people agenda for a diversified business.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a promoter-driven environment requiring strategic thinking and strong execution.

Lead the end-to-end HR function across strategy, talent, succession, rewards, performance, employee relations, governance, and operations.
Develop and execute a practical people strategy aligned with business priorities, growth plans, and organisational requirements.
Partner with promoters, senior leadership, and business heads on organisation design, workforce planning, leadership matters, and key people decisions.
Drive succession planning, leadership development, and talent reviews for senior, critical, and high-potential talent.
Lead compensation, benefits, performance management, and reward frameworks with market competitiveness and commercial discipline.
Strengthen HR policies, governance, processes, and controls while keeping the function lean, practical, and business-focused.
Lead organisational change, restructuring, integration, and transformation initiatives as required.
Use HR data, systems, and process improvement to improve decision-making, productivity, and HR effectiveness.

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