Head of Human Resources

About the role

A fast-growing AI-powered smart mobility company based in Dubai, which has expanded from a few pilot sites to hundreds of live locations across the UAE in under two years, is transitioning from a UAE-focused operation into a multi-country business across Qatar, Saudi Arabia and beyond. It needs its first Head of HR to build the function from the ground up, with no corporate HR function or existing processes in place.

Key responsibilities

• Build HR policies, procedures and governance from the ground up across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and future markets
• Lead recruitment strategy across corporate, technical, operational and commercial functions
• Oversee payroll, benefits, compensation structures and salary benchmarking
• Establish a performance management framework, including KPIs, reviews and succession planning
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with UAE labour regulations
• Develop training, leadership development and career progression frameworks

Required profile

• 8+ years of HR experience with previous HR management responsibility
• Experience in a multinational or large organisation strongly preferred
• Track record of building or transforming HR functions rather than just running an existing one
• Strong UAE labour law knowledge; GCC or multi-country HR experience preferred
• Excellent English; Arabic preferred

Required skills

• Payroll, compensation, benefits and workforce planning experience
• HR policy design and governance

What we offer

• Direct reporting line to the CEO and COO
• Base salary of AED 55,000 per month