Human Resources Director
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About the Role
A confidential company in Dubai seeks a Human Resources Director to lead the overall people strategy. The role oversees talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, learning & development, compensation, and HR operations.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organization's HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
- Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on all people related matters
- Drive organizational design and workforce planning to support evolving business needs
- Lead change management initiatives during business transformation and growth
- Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract high quality professionals across various functions
- Lead the organization's performance management framework, including goal setting, reviews, and talent assessments
- Develop learning strategies and leadership development programs
- Champion a high performance, inclusive, and values driven culture
- Oversee compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies
- Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with applicable labour laws
- Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience
- Minimum 7–10 years in senior HR leadership roles
- Experience supporting high growth, project based, or service driven organizations
- Prior experience within events, entertainment, hospitality, media, experiential marketing, or similar industries is highly desirable
- Proven experience partnering with executive leadership on organizational strategy
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Overview
- The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and executing the overall people strategy to support the organization's business objectives. As a strategic business partner, the HR Director will lead all aspects of human capital management, including talent acquisition, organizational dev
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement the organization's HR strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans; Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on all people related matters; Drive organizational design and workforce planning to support evolving business needs;
- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract high quality professionals across event operations, commercial, creative, production, and corporate functions; Build strong employer branding initiatives; Partner with business leaders on manpower planning and
- Performance & Talent Management: Lead the organization's performance management framework; Drive goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, and talent assessments; Identify high potential employees and develop succession plans; Design career progression frameworks and internal mobility programs
- Learning & Leadership Development: Develop learning strategies aligned with business capability requirements; Build leadership development programs for managers and future leaders; Strengthen functional and behavioural competencies across the organization; Promote a culture of continuous learning an
- Employee Experience & Culture: Champion a high performance, inclusive, and values driven culture; Lead employee engagement initiatives and action planning; Strengthen employee communication and feedback mechanisms; Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and well being initiatives; Enhance employee rete
- Compensation & Benefits: Oversee compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies; Ensure market competitiveness through regular benchmarking; Manage annual salary reviews, bonus cycles, and incentive programs; Maintain internal equity and pay governance.
- HR Operations & Compliance: Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with applicable labour laws; Oversee employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through offboarding; Drive HR process improvements and digital transformation initiatives; Ensure effective HR governance, documentation, a
- Employee Relations: Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization; Resolve complex employee relations matters fairly and effectively; Guide leaders on disciplinary processes and conflict resolution; Promote a positive workplace built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
- HR Analytics & Business Insights: Develop meaningful HR dashboards and executive reporting; Use data to inform strategic workforce decisions.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team; Foster a collaborative, service oriented HR function; Build HR capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence; Promote innovation and continuous improvement within HR.
Qualifications, experience, & skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent preferred.
- Professional HR certifications (SHRM SCP, CIPD, SPHR, CHRP, or equivalent) are an advantage.
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
- Minimum 7–10 years in senior HR leadership roles.
- Experience supporting high growth, project based, or service driven organizations.
- Prior experience within events, entertainment, hospitality, media, experiential marketing, or similar industries is highly desirable.
- Proven experience partnering with executive leadership on organizational strategy.
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