Director, Strategy & Change: Human Capital
* Shape and influence the organisation's enterprise‑wide people strategy
* Must be Arabic-speaking with proven HR/people strategy & change leadership
About Our Client
A long-established, multi‑entity organisation with significant scale and a strong focus on people and culture structure and maturity. The business continues to invest in transformation, data‑driven decision‑making, and progressive culture evolution. With a well‑funded and strategically positioned HR function, the organisation operates with high governance standards and a strong commitment to national workforce development.
Job Description
* Lead development and execution of the People strategy of the entire organisation.
* Translate business priorities into clear programmes and measurable initiatives across the employee journey.
* Own the strategic scorecard, including KPI design, measurement, and reporting.
* Drive organisation‑wide culture‑shaping frameworks aligned to values and engagement goals.
* Lead enterprise change management strategy, supporting major transformation initiatives.
* Oversee people analytics and ensure insights inform strategic decisions.
* Own nationalisation strategy, partnerships with regulators, and integration across all HR functions.
The Successful Applicant
* 12+ years of experience in HR strategy and transformation, with a strong leadership track record across strategy, culture, and change
* Must be a business‑proficient Arabic speaker
* Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in dedicated HR/people strategy and transformation roles, either within large complex, UAE‑based organisations or recognisable consulting firms
* Will require proven success designing and delivering enterprise‑level people strategies.
* Experience managing multi‑functional HR teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Strong analytics capability and experience using workforce insights for decision‑making.
* Background in large, complex, or multinational organisations; nationalisation experience advantageous.
What's On Offer
* A senior executive remit with direct impact on long‑term organisational strategy.
* Opportunity to build, scale, and embed a modern People‑centric operating model.
* High visibility role partnering closely with C‑suite and senior executive leaders.
* Lead major transformation programmes with strong backing and investment.
* Join a culture‑driven, collaborative, and forward‑thinking leadership team.
Contact: Ian Pollington
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