Director of People

About the role

Seez, an AI-powered automotive technology company now part of Pinewood.AI, is looking for a Director of People. The role owns the entire People function end to end, from attracting and developing talent to leading, collaborating and growing the organization. It suits someone who advises leadership on strategy and also handles the day-to-day, such as recruitment, visa processing and office logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition and workforce planning: own the full recruitment lifecycle, build talent pipelines and partner with leaders on hiring needs
• People operations and compliance: contracts, visas, probation, policies, HR systems, benefits and offboarding, adapted to each market
• Business partnering: advise leadership on organizational design, employee relations and team effectiveness, coach managers and support the integration with Pinewood.AI
• Performance, development and rewards: performance management, career progression, promotion cycles, compensation benchmarking, salary reviews and benefits
• Culture and engagement: champion the CODE values, run engagement initiatives, recognition and the employee experience, including the Dubai office experience
• Use AI and automation to streamline work and improve the People technology ecosystem

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive People/HR experience, ideally in technology, SaaS, startups or high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience across recruitment, people operations, talent management and employee relations
• Ability to partner with senior leadership and guide teams through organizational change
• Solid expertise in compensation, benefits, performance management and employment practices; UAE experience is a strong advantage
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field; a master's or HR certification (CIPD, SHRM or equivalent) is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Digital fluency and practical experience with AI, automation and HR technology
• Compensation, benefits, performance management and employment law knowledge

What we offer

• 25 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible remote work options and an open-door policy to the CEO and leadership team
• Wellness coaching, an annual wellness budget and an annual learning budget
• Regular team events, social calls and a vibrant remote culture