Head Of HR

Serve as a strategic HR advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team.

Lead workforce planning, organizational restructuring, succession planning, and talent development across all six branches.

Establish standardized HR policies, procedures, and performance management frameworks across the Group.

Provide data-driven recommendations to support executive-level workforce and organizational decisions.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment strategies for academic, administrative, and leadership positions.

• Develop effective talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning programs.

• Ensure timely staffing and workforce readiness across all schools.

• Oversee employee onboarding, contract management, renewals, and employee lifecycle processes.

• Collaborate with school principals and department heads to identify staffing requirements and optimize workforce allocation.

  HR Governance, Compliance & Employee Relations

  • Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law, ADEK requirements, and other applicable education-sector regulations.
    

  • Oversee employee relations, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
    

  • Maintain strong HR governance, confidentiality, and consistent policy implementation.
    

  • Supervise employee documentation, visa-related coordination, payroll administration, and statutory HR requirements.
    

  • Identify and mitigate HR-related legal, operational, and organizational risks.
    

    Performance Management & Organizational Development
    

    • Design and implement effective performance appraisal systems and measurable HR KPIs.
      

    • Establish employee engagement, professional development, and leadership development initiatives.
      

    • Strengthen employee accountability, productivity, and organizational culture.
      

    • Develop compensation and benefits strategies aligned with market competitiveness and financial sustainability.
      

    • Drive HR digitalization, HRMS/ERP optimization, automation, and process improvements.
      

      Leadership & Stakeholder Management
      

      • Lead, mentor, and develop HR teams across all six branches.
        

      • Collaborate closely with executive management, school principals, finance, operations, and other departments.
        

      • Present HR performance reports, workforce analytics, strategic recommendations, and organizational risk assessments to senior leadership.
        

      • Promote a professional, ethical, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture across the Group.

        Requirements Qualifications & Experience

        • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
          

        • Masters degree in HR Management, MBA, or professional HR certifications such as CIPD, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are strongly preferred.
          

        • Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience , including substantial experience in senior HR leadership positions.
          

        • Previous HR leadership experience within the UAE education sector, particularly in a school group or multi-campus environment, is essential.
          

        • Proven track record in strategic HR management, organizational development, workforce planning, and employee relations.
          

        • Strong working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, ADEK regulations, and education-sector HR compliance.
          

        • Demonstrated experience managing HR operations across multiple locations and diverse employee groups.
          

        • Strong knowledge of HRMS/ERP systems, HR analytics, compensation management, and performance management frameworks.
          

        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.