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HR Director
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
Part Time
Director
Hybrid
1 weeks ago
Human Resources OperationsEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementLabor and Employment LawStrategic PlanningCommunication
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About the Role
A part-time HR Director role in Abu Dhabi with hybrid work, leading HR strategy, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Requires strong HR operations expertise and UAE labor law knowledge.
Key Skills for This Role
Human Resources OperationsEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementLabor and Employment LawStrategic PlanningCommunication
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals
- Oversee employee relations and guide performance management processes
- Manage HR compliance with labor and employment laws
- Advise leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
- Coach managers on people related issues and monitor HR metrics
- Coordinate HR programs such as talent development and engagement initiatives
Requirements
- Strong foundation in Human Resources (HR) operations and HR Policies
- Demonstrated expertise in Employee Relations
- Proficiency in Performance Management processes
- Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, particularly within the UAE context
- Proven experience in an HR leadership or director level role
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
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Role Description
- This part time HR Director role is based in Abu Dhabi with a hybrid work arrangement, combining on site presence with some work from home flexibility.
- The HR Director will lead the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring consistent and compliant practices.
- Day to day responsibilities include overseeing employee relations, guiding performance management processes, managing HR compliance with labor and employment laws, and advising leadership on workforce planning and organizational development.
- The role also involves coaching managers on people related issues, monitoring HR metrics, coordinating HR programs such as talent development and engagement initiatives, and ensuring accurate HR documentation and reporting.
- The HR Director will collaborate with cross functional teams, support change management efforts, and help foster a fair, inclusive, and high performance culture.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Human Resources (HR) operations and HR Policies, with experience designing and implementing HR frameworks and procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in Employee Relations, including conflict resolution, engagement initiatives, and supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Proficiency in Performance Management processes, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and development planning.
- Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law, particularly within the UAE context, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Proven experience in an HR leadership or director level role, preferably within complex or multi stakeholder organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, including experience using HR data and metrics to inform decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
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