The Global HR Director will lead the talent strategy, shape culture, and ensure alignment with business objectives. As a key member of the Executive team, the HR Director will manage the entire employee-life cycle, develop systems, and provide leadership for career development, engagement, and succession planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Effectively manage the human, financial, and physical resources of the HR department, adhering to agreed budgets and operational plans.
• Collaborate with executive management, line managers, HR team, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Manage employee relations issues for both headquarters and international staff, utilizing appropriate counselling, investigative, intervention, and mediation techniques in a compliant manner with UAE & international labour laws.
• Work closely with other members of the executive team to share responsibility and accountability for setting objectives and achieving goals to drive the improved performance of the business.
• Develop a strong and sustainable workforce capable of addressing both immediate and future staffing requirements.
• Ensure that disciplinary and performance issues are handled in accordance with HR policy, legislation, and best practices.
• Provide professional guidance to the business regarding the identification of future staffing needs and effective resource allocation to meet these needs.
• Monitor and manage the directorate budget, including cost improvement plans, to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Be responsible for sourcing appropriate legal advice regarding Human Resources and staffing matters, both in Dubai and internationally.

Are you an established HRD with global medium sized company experience?|Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?

The ideal candidate will posses the following qualities:

• Educated to Degree level and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• 15-20 years of experience leading and developing HR functions in a mid-size global company
• Strong understanding of finance, including P&L management
• Innovative thinker and thriver in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong track record in performance management through data-driven metrics
• M&A experience beneficial
• Health care product company ideal, especially dealing with manufacturing sites
• Ideally experience in talent acquisition, managing commercial functions with in-house Sales and Marketing teams, employee relations, and employment law in a global company, particularly in UAE and Europe.
• Collaborative nature and possess a passion for creating a positive company culture.

A leading and reputable healthcare solutions company with global presence and impressive contribution to the world of healthcare

There is a competitive package on offer of 50,000 AED + Benefits per month and the unrivalled opportunity to join a highly autonomous global company

Michael Page