Head of HR Full Time

Experience: 8 – 9 Years

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any

Gender: Any

Vacancy: 1

Job Description: As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, Greater China, the Middle East, and Australia. Guided by German leadership, our client is a consultancy with the highest level of customer service. As a rapidly expanding enterprise, our client provides opportunities for professional advancement and personal growth as the company’s ambitious aspiration is asserting dominance as the preeminent market leader within the GCC region. As Head of HR, you will be in charge of operational and strategic management with a hands-on approach and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic work environment. The team of employees from various cultures and ethnical backgrounds is working together to implement the company’s vision of becoming the market leader in the GCC region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the HR strategy in line with the CEO and monitor its execution to ensure achievement of objectives
• Manage recruitment and selection process to attract quality candidates and retain competent colleagues
• Ensure timely and effective recruitment and on-boarding
• Implement employee engagement initiatives across the company
• Lead the implementation of the talent management framework to build a highly competent workforce and a culture of achievement
• Consistently recognize, reward, and retain top talent
• Ensure training programs and development opportunities are deployed at a consistently high standard and aligned with business needs
• Ensure all activities in performance management process are effectively executed
• Regularly coach, mentor, and support colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs, develop and maintain effective relationships and encourage retention
• Employee relations services, investigating cases and recommending conclusions, ensuring that all disputes are resolved in a fair and timely manner
• Consult on workforce planning activities in order to optimize staffing levels and productivity
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization of HR systems and processes
• Ensure consistent standard of customer service and health & safety procedures
• Ensure the effective implementation of company-wide HR policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with the company objectives and UAE legislative requirements
• Report to the CEO

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management or equivalent
• At least 8 years of working experience in an HR role in the Middle East
• Excellent English language skills, German language skills would be an added value
• Strong knowledge of key HR frameworks including:
  • UAE labor legislation / employment law
  • organizational planning and development
  • recruiting and talent management
  • HR services and employee relations
• Capable of developing, articulating and implementing business strategies and initiatives
• Possesses strong problem-solving, reasoning and analytical abilities
• Proven managerial, strategic, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Company Industry: Consulting/Management Consulting/Advisory Services Department / Functional Area: HR/Human Relations/Industrial Relations

This role is pivotal in driving HR strategy and operations within a rapidly expanding consultancy, and it involves a dynamic and diverse work environment.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to let me know.

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