HR Director
Job description / Role
Job TypeFull Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry
Education
Reports to:
CEO/general manager
Subordinates:
HRBP, recruitment, training, compensation & performance, employee relations, and other functional leads
Job responsibilities:
Strategic planning
Develop comprehensive HR strategies aligned with company objectives driving organizational development, talent pipeline building, and corporate culture implementation.Participate in executive decision-making providing HR insights to support business goals.
Organization & talent development
Optimize organizational structure to enhance efficiency; lead talent review, succession planning, and key talent development initiatives.Establish leadership development frameworks to enhance management capabilities.
HR system development
Refine policies and processes across recruitment, training, performance, compensation, and employee relations to ensure compliance and effectiveness.Design competitive compensation and benefits programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Team management
Lead the HR team, set departmental goals, and oversee execution to enhance HR expertise and business collaboration.Ability to manage employees from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Corporate culture & employee experience
Shape and promote corporate culture, organize employee engagement activities, and foster a sense of belonging.Address critical employee relations issues and mitigate labor risks.
Data-driven decision making
Leverage HR analytics (e.g., turnover rates, productivity, recruitment costs) to support leadership decisions.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with business units to identify challenges and deliver HR solutions fostering deep HR-business integration.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in human resources, psychology, business administration, or related fields.
Experience
8 years of HR experience including 3 years in HR director or HR VP roles. Candidates with experience at top-tier internet companies (e.g., Alibaba, Tencent, NetEase, ByteDance) are preferred.Chinese and native-level English proficiency is required for communication with global teams.
Experience managing international teams, particularly in UAE-based companies, is highly desirable.
Core competencies- Strategic thinking: Ability to translate business strategies into HR initiatives.
- Leadership: Strong team management and cross-functional influence.
- Systematic approach: Expertise in building or optimizing HR systems from scratch.
- Communication & coordination: Exceptional negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Key skills
Talent management, employee relations, succession planning, employee evaluation, human resources management, workers' compensation law, benefits administration, HRIS, training & development, employment & labor law, organization design, human resources
Employment type:
Full time
Vacancy:
1
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