Senior Director of OD & HR Strategy

Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities. Lead organizational development initiatives, including organizational design, restructuring, job evaluation, and workforce optimization. Oversee strategic workforce planning and manpower budgeting in collaboration with business and finance stakeholders. Develop and maintain compensation and benefits frameworks that support market competitiveness, internal equity, talent attraction, and retention. Lead job evaluation, grading, salary benchmarking, and rewards policy development. Drive HR excellence initiatives, benchmarking, and continuous improvement in line with recognized industry best practices. Establish HR KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting frameworks to support data-driven decision-making. Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UAE Labour Law, Emiratisation requirements, corporate governance, and applicable regulatory standards. Lead change management and organizational transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, agility, and employee engagement. Partner with senior leadership and business heads to align HR strategy, organizational structures, and workforce plans with business and financial objectives. Provide strategic advice on workforce costs, compensation planning, organizational effectiveness, and emerging HR trends. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business teams to optimize people-related costs and improve HR service delivery. Lead and develop the HR strategy and organizational development team, setting performance objectives and supporting professional growth. Prepare strategic reports, benchmarking analyses, and recommendations for senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, or an equivalent qualification. Korn Ferry certification in Job Evaluation and Rewards is an advantage. 10–15 years of progressive HR and organizational development experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position. Proven expertise in HR strategy, organizational design, strategic workforce planning, job evaluation, compensation and benefits, and HR policy development. Strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, Emiratisation requirements, HR governance, and international HR best practices. Demonstrated experience in organizational transformation, change management, and business process improvement. Strong capabilities in HR analytics, KPI development, benchmarking, and management reporting. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business objectives into effective HR strategies. Employment Type Full-time

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