Executive Director Human Resources

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the full spectrum of Human Resources across the Group’s real estate, construction, and property businesses. The role is responsible for building a strong people strategy, driving performance, developing leadership capabilities, and ensuring compliance and culture alignment across all entities and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group HR strategy in line with business objectives.
• Lead organisation design, manpower planning, and talent development across corporate offices and project sites.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and succession planning for all levels.
• Design and manage compensation, benefits, and reward structures to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• Drive training and leadership development programs to build local and expatriate capability.
• Manage employee relations, engagement, and internal communication to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure full compliance with GCC labour laws, visa regulations, and occupational health & safety requirements .
• Partner with business leaders and project managers to align HR operations with project timelines and workforce needs.
• Lead HR systems improvement and digital transformation initiatives .
• Promote a culture of integrity, performance, and collaboration across the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience , including at least 5 years in a senior or group-level role within construction and/or real estate sectors .
• Proven experience in the GCC region with strong knowledge of local labour laws and practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing large, multicultural workforce and project-based HR operations.
• Strong business acumen and experience supporting both operational and corporate environments.
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Culturally sensitive and people-oriented.
• High integrity, professionalism, and adaptability.