Head of People – Chinese Speaker

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement People strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Partner with senior management on workforce planning, organizational structure and people-related decisions.
• Lead and develop the HR / People team in Dubai.
• Establish and continuously improve HR policies, processes and systems.
• Provide strategic HRBP support to business leaders and management.
• Lead regional and international recruitment strategies based on business requirements.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to improve hiring quality, efficiency and candidate experience.
• Support workforce planning and organizational expansion across different markets.
• Strengthen employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
• Develop and manage KPI / OKR and performance management frameworks.
• Oversee probation, confirmation, performance reviews and performance improvement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• 15+ years of HR / People experience, with at least 8-10 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience working in Dubai / UAE or a multinational environment.
• Experience in FinTech, financial services, trading, technology or other fast-paced industries.
• Strong experience in HRBP, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations and organizational development.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and UAE employment practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural and international environment.