HEAD OF PPEOPLE

Job Description : HEAD OF PPEOPLE AND CULTURE DUBAI This is a leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the people strategy, partnering closely with the executive team, and building a high-performing, compliant and future-ready HR function. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Act as a strategic people advisor to the executive committee and senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning and leadership matters Develop and execute a people and culture strategy aligned to business and growth objectives Lead the transformation of HR from a reactive support function to a proactive, value-adding business partner HR Governance, Policy & Compliance Design, implement and continuously improve HR policies, frameworks, systems and procedures in line with local labour law and regulatory standards Ensure robust HR governance, risk management and compliance across the organisation Prepare and present people-related insights, policies and recommendations to senior leadership Workforce Planning & Talent Lead workforce and manpower planning in partnership with business leaders Oversee recruitment, selection and onboarding processes across all levels Review and formalise job structures, role design and career pathways Build strong succession planning and talent development frameworks Reward, Compensation & Benefits Design and manage competitive and cost-effective compensation, incentive and benefits structures Conduct market benchmarking within financial services to ensure competitiveness Oversee job evaluation, grading and reward frameworks across the organisation Learning, Development & Leadership Lead learning and development strategy, including leadership development and executive coaching Identify capability gaps and design targeted development programmes Oversee induction, training delivery and programme evaluation Performance & Culture Design and oversee performance management frameworks, KPIs and appraisal processes Support leaders in driving accountability, engagement and high performance Champion a positive, inclusive and high-trust workplace culture Employee Relations & Engagement Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, grievances and conflict resolution Lead employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies Ensure fair, consistent and equitable treatment across the organisation HR Operations & Systems Oversee HR operations including payroll, benefits administration and employee lifecycle management Lead and develop the HR team, providing coaching and direction Review and enhance HR systems and HRMS capabilities to support data-driven decision making Requirements Experience & Background Significant senior HR leadership experience within financial services or regulated environments Proven experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic people matters Strong understanding of labour law, compensation practices and HR governance Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) Master’s or MBA in Human Resources or related field preferred Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, SPHR, PHR or similar) highly desirable

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