Human Resources Director

Position: HR Director

Location: UAE

Industry: Oil and Gas

Salary: AED 65000 Dhms plus benefits

A leading client in UAE is looking for HR Director for their Middle east operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of HR structure, processes, and governance across the group’s companies and international entities.
• Design and roll out HR policies, SOPs, and frameworks for performance management, employee engagement, and retention.
• Drive recruitment strategies for technical and leadership positions.
• Establish robust systems for induction, appraisal, and organizational culture alignment.
• Ensure HR compliance with local labor laws across multiple geographies (UAE, KSA, India, UK, USA, etc.).
• Partner with executive leadership to support organizational growth and international expansion.
• Act as the backbone of HR operations, ensuring consistency, accountability, and governance across the group.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior/group-level leadership role.
• Professional certifications (CIPD / SHRM / CHRP)
• Proven experience managing HR functions across multiple countries and business units.
• Strong knowledge of international labor laws, compliance frameworks, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success in implementing policies, SOPs, and performance management systems.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance structure-building with business agility.

Email CVs to: manu@hirerightt.com