Human Resources Director (Mandarin Speaker)

About the role

A financial services company in Dubai is looking for an experienced, strategic HR Director fluent in Mandarin to lead its People function and support growth across the Middle East and international markets. The role works closely with senior management on people strategy and covers HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, organizational development and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives, partner with senior management on workforce planning and organizational structure, and lead the HR team in Dubai
• Lead regional and international recruitment, build talent pipelines for critical roles, strengthen employer branding and support workforce planning across markets
• Manage KPI/OKR and performance frameworks, probation, confirmations and reviews, and develop succession planning and leadership development programs
• Oversee employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters, and drive engagement and retention initiatives
• Review compensation and benefits structures, support salary reviews and bonuses, and benchmark against the market
• Oversee HR operations including onboarding, attendance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding, ensure compliance with UAE employment law and keep employee records accurate and confidential
• Support organizational expansion, restructuring and change management, and build scalable HR processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field
• 15+ years of HR/people experience, with at least 8-10 years in a senior HR leadership role
• Experience in Dubai/UAE or a multinational environment highly preferred; FinTech, financial services, trading or technology experience is an advantage
• Fluent Mandarin and English, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with integrity and confidentiality

Required skills

• HRBP, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations and organizational development
• Understanding of HR operations and UAE employment practices

What we offer

• International and multicultural working environment with regional and global exposure
• Senior leadership and career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Dynamic, collaborative working culture