HR Director

Job Title: Human Resources Director Location: Dubai, UAE Sector: Private Family Office Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Principal Role Type: On Site Role Overview Our client is a dynamic, entrepreneurial Family Office based in Dubai , overseeing a diverse portfolio of investments and operating businesses across multiple sectors and geographies. The Family Office is seeking a highly experienced HR Director to build, lead, and continuously evolve a fit‑for‑purpose people strategy in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment . This is a senior, trusted advisor role requiring exceptional judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands on. The HR Director will play a critical role in shaping culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring robust governance while supporting rapid growth and change. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership * Design and deliver a pragmatic, scalable HR and people strategy aligned with the family's long term objectives and values * Act as a trusted advisor to the Principal, Board, and senior leadership on all people related matters * Build a high performance culture balancing professionalism, confidentiality, and entrepreneurial agility * Support organisational design, succession planning, and leadership development across the portfolio HR Operations & Governance * Establish and continuously improve core HR frameworks, policies, and processes suitable for a family office environment * Ensure compliance and relevant international employment regulations * Oversee employee relations, performance management, and complex people issues with sound judgement and sensitivity * Implement and optimize HR systems, data, and reporting as required Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning * Lead executive and niche hiring across the Family Office and operating businesses, including senior leadership appointments * Develop approaches to talent attraction, retention, and reward in highly competitive markets * Drive learning, development, and capability?building initiatives, particularly at leadership level * Support Emiratisation initiatives where applicable Culture, Engagement & Trust * Champion the Family Office's values and desired behaviours across all levels * Build strong engagement, wellbeing, and communication practices in a high pressure environment * Operate with absolute discretion when handling sensitive family, leadership, and employee matters Portfolio & Stakeholder Support * Provide HR leadership and guidance to portfolio companies as required (hands on or advisory) * Partner with external advisors (legal, immigration, payroll, rewards, search) as appropriate * Support M&A activity from a people and integration perspective where relevant Candidate Profile Experience & Background * Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (HR Director / Head of HR / VP HR) within a family office, Technology, private investment environment, founder led business, or fast growing multinational * Demonstrated track record of building HR functions , leading change, and supporting scale?up environments * Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures Skills & Attributes * Highly credible, commercially minded HR leader with strong influencing skills * Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels * Exceptional judgement, discretion, and emotional intelligence * Pragmatic, solutions?focused, and resilient in high?expectation settings * Able to navigate ambiguity and work at pace without extensive infrastructure Qualifications * Degree in HR, Business, Law, or related discipline * Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent) strongly preferred Why This Role? * Opportunity to shape the people agenda at the heart of a high profile Family Office * Significant exposure to senior decision?makers and diverse investments * Ability to build something meaningful and long term rather than operate within heavy bureaucracy * Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and impact The role comes with great benefits and renumeration !! If you are intersted in an exceptional career opportunity please send CV to [email protected]