Head - Human Resources - IT

Our client is a leading Technology company , looking to hire a Head of Human Resources for Dubai location.

You'll play a crucial role in aligning business objectives with employees and management. This position serves as a consultant to management on the strategic HR-related issues and acts as an employee champion. You'll also assess and anticipate HR-related needs, communicating proactively with the HR peers and leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.

- Champion the talent acquisition agenda, creating strong talent pipeline for the critical and niche roles.

- Strong focus on the D&I agenda across the business.

- Lead the talent management & performance management agenda.

- Drive succession planning across the organization.

- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital

- Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under HR's purview

- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs

- Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics

- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

- Work to enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices

- Contribute to the development of HR department goals, objectives, and systems

- Nurture a positive working environment

- Maintain pay plan and benefits program

- Assess the organization's current talent pool and create plans for future talent needs

- Support and direct HR initiatives and the delivery of HR services.

Required Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration from a premier B-School

- 10+ years experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role Demonstrable experience with HR metrics.

- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.

- Strong understanding of talent management and development practices

- Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

- People-oriented and results-driven

- Experience in the implementation of HR programs and policies

- Proficient in MS Office and HRIS systems

- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Relevant HR certification is a plus

- Experience in project management is an advantage