753 Hr Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Location:  Dubai

Positions Available: 1

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop the human resources strategy and planning for the oilfield technology services company.

· Oversee and manage the company's organizational structure.

· Lead talent management and team building initiatives.

· Take charge of recruitment for key positions.

· Coordinate and manage company-wide training programs

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree or above in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Geology, or related fields, with over 15 years of experience in the oil industry; experience in leading international oilfield service companies preferred.

· Familiarity with global oil and gas field development technologies, trends, and innovations.

· Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coordinate internal and external resources, motivate team members, make quick decisions under complex circumstances, and resolve issues effectively.

·  Proficiency in English and Arabic, both spoken and written; willingness to accept global assignments; adaptability to overseas work environments and cultural differences; strong cross-cultural communication and management skills

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Location: UAE

Business Unit: Offshore Marine – Oil & Gas Sector

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Team Leadership: 4 HR + 4 Admin | Workforce: ~200 employees

Employment Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership Position

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic HR Director to lead the full spectrum of Human Resources for our Offshore Marine business unit in the Middle East. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, with a dual focus on strategic direction and hands-on execution.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing expert guidance on all people-related matters—ensuring our organisation remains agile, compliant, and equipped to meet the evolving demands of the oil & gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Define and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and functional heads.
• Drive organisational effectiveness and workforce capability.

2. Workforce Planning & Resourcing

• Lead workforce planning across offshore and onshore teams.
• Develop regional talent pipelines and manage recruitment partners.
• Oversee end-to-end resourcing for technical and leadership roles.

3. Talent Development & Performance

• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Design L&D programmes to enhance capability at all levels.
• Foster a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and feedback loops.

4. Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems

• Oversee compensation and benefits to remain competitive and compliant.
• Manage annual salary/bonus cycles and market benchmarking.
• Lead HRIS implementation to improve HR analytics and reporting.

5. Employee Relations & Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UAE labour law and regional HR regulations.
• Guide and resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Promote an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture.

6. Organisational Development & Change Management

• Lead HR contributions to restructuring and capability-building.
• Align people practices with company values and strategic goals.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration or similar (Master's/CIPD preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership, ideally in oil & gas, marine, engineering, or industrial project environments.
• Deep understanding of Middle East HR practices, labour law, and cultural nuances.
• Proven expertise across all HR domains—resourcing, talent, L&D, ER, reward, and systems.
• Experience leading both strategic initiatives and hands-on operational delivery.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and business-driven.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across all levels.
• Culturally aware, emotionally intelligent, and resilient.
• Able to operate with agility in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Gravitas and presence to influence at Board level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED60, AED70,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Which countries have you worked in globally?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HR leadership: 10 years (Required)
• Middle East: 5 years (Required)
• International: 5 years (Required)

The HR Director is responsible for leading the Human Resources department and ensuring the company's HR operations are effective, legally compliant, and aligned with the overall business strategy. The HR Director will manage talent acquisition, employee development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with labor laws while fostering a positive workplace culture.

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
2. Professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is preferred.
3. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in HR with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
4. Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives.

Required Experience: Director

Our client is a leading company based in Dubai committed to excellence and innovation in their industry. Due to the continuous growth and expansion they are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Director (UAE National) to join their team.

As the HR Director you will play a pivotal role in driving the HR and administrative functions forward. You will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies policies and procedures to support the organizations objectives and foster positive work culture. Additionally you will oversee all administrative activities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Developing and implementing HR strategies that support the organisation's overall business objectives.
• Leading the recruitment process, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent across all company levels.
• Overseeing employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth opportunities.
• Fostering a positive organisational culture that promotes employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
• Managing performance management processes, ensuring that employees receive constructive feedback and recognition.
• Ensuring compliance with Indian labour laws and regulations and implementing best practices in HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to address workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development needs.
• Utilising data and analytics to measure HR effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a culture of equality.

• Create and manage the HR budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Conduct employee surveys and feedback sessions to assess satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and guide on employee relations issues.
• Analyse HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in HR processes.
• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Manage succession planning efforts to ensure leadership development and continuity.
• Stay informed about HR trends and changes in labour laws to ensure the organisation remains compliant.

• BSc Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive HR experience or senior HR leadership role.
• CIPD (preferred, not essential)
• Previous construction market experience is essential
• Arabic speaking
• Deep understanding of organisational development, employee engagement, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws in India.
• Familiarity with HR software and systems (e.g., ATS, HRIS, performance management tools).
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to HR decision-making.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within a company.
• Experience in developing and managing HR budgets.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in multiple languages can be advantageous.
Salary package is negotiable for the correct candidate. Attractive family package is offered with annual bonus.

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The HR Director is responsible for recommending and coordinating the execution of the humanresource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization

• Provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team.
• Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR plans.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs / strategies and regulatory action as those items affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of the people resources of the organization.
• Participates in the development of the organization's plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.

• Enables the management of all of the people functions of the organization in accordance with the policies and practices, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations.
• Supports effective managerial application through the development and deployment of fit for purpose HR processes including, succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labour relations, payroll and employee administration (within the context of the regional policy and HR framework).
• Develops staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the organization. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the organization.
• Develops programs to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.

• Coordinate the implementation of Keolis way – organizational effectiveness model throughout the business to ensure that the necessary conditions are in place to enable each employee to fully contribute to the delivery of the business objectives and work to their full potential.
• Coordinate the annual employee survey program to drive employee engagement through a program of targeted interventions on the identified organizational deficiencies.

• Participate in the development of the plans and programs of the organization as a StrategicBusiness Partner (HRBP), particularly from the perspective of their impact on people.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization's humanresource function and performance.
• Provides technical advice and knowledge to others within the HR discipline.
• Manages the budget and other financial measures of the HR department.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Develops, implements, and manages labour relations in an effort to ensuring company complies with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain productive trade union relationships, ensuring the organizations interests are represented at all times and that the trade unions are engaged, and the relationship enables the sustainable success of the organization.
• Work with the trade unions to establish working conditions that enable change and career development for our people in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to liaise in a professional and persuasive manner with staff at all levels in the organization; the HR Director needs to understand the metro system at hand as well as the organization and policies in place.
• Strong experience in local culture and regulatory environment. Understanding of political and economic trends in the country.
• Service oriented culture : build trust with operational managers at all levels. Strong experience in working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills as well as relationship management skills.
• Role model in integrity and ethical standards.
• Proactive attitude with a strong sense of conviction.
• Experience from large complex disposal / integration processes, and large and long contracts.
• Previous work in Public Transportation (desirable) or in complex and big organisations
• Comfortable in representing the corporation to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage priorities effectively with enough flexibility to respond to changing needs and requirements.
• Acts on own initiative and able to take a creative, innovative approach as well as work as part of a team.
• Has a strong leadership and business acumen.
• Competent in Global & Cultural Awareness, Critical Evaluation and Consultation.
• Expert in Requisite Organization model (foundation of Keolis Way) Experience.

• Minimum of 10 - 15 years' generalist / operational HR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience advising at a senior management level / board level as a HR Director.
• Experience of leading a team of people.
• Practical experience of delivering change in complex and demanding environments.
• Experience of working in a diverse, multi-site organisation.
• Client facing experience
• Experienced coach and mentor.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or other professional degree from top schools, with a post-graduate specialization in HR, master's degree in HRM, business or public administration, or closely related field.
• At least ten years of applicable experience in the Public Service industry (preferred) or incorporate and complex organisations.

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Charterhouse is working with one of the region's most prestigious five star hotels who are looking to hire an experienced HR Director for one of their established properties. Leading a team of 10 and reporting directly to the GM, you will be providing leadership, direction and guidance in all areas of HR management.
This role will be heavily focused around succession planning, performance management and achieving goals for the HR division. You will also be involved in developing policies and procedures, developing a HR manual for your division and managing the complete recruitment and selection process. You will be involved in overseeing the expatriate employment contracts and all aspects of compensation and benefits. This would include formulating total compensation packages, proposing and implementing a compensation and benefits system as well as developing job descriptions and job analysis when required.

The successful candidate should have previous experience in luxury hospitality for a five star plus property with a minimum of 500 employees. It is preferred that you also have UAE regional experience. You should be able to multi task, work both operationally and strategically and be very hands on in your approach. Candidates from a multi property background are highly desired for this role.

About The Company

The Charterhouse Partnership brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Singapore, and Sydney, with further regional expansion planned across Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Our client is a leading company based in Abu Dhabi committed to excellence and innovation in their industry. Due to the continuous growth and expansion they are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Director (UAE National) to join their team.

As the HR Director you will play a pivotal role in driving the HR and administrative functions forward. You will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies policies and procedures to support the organizations objectives and foster positive work culture. Additionally you will oversee all administrative activities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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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

• Bachelors 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.