HR Director (Chinese Speaker)

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a leading Fintech Group, who is looking to hire a HR Director to lead and develop their Human Resources Function. This is a great opportunity for a HR professional to assist with the organisation’s growth. This is a strategic focussed position, therefore, our client requires someone with adept HR experience having worked in a managerial role within the UAE.

The HR Director will be responsible for managing the company’s HR Function to support organisation goals and business growth. You will be the main point of contact for all employees within the Middle East Office, as well as develop and execute the HR strategy, implement new processes and develop company policies and procedures to ensure the business is compliant with the UAE labour law.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will oversee the full employee life-cycle including overseeing the recruitment process, whilst being heavily involved with the interviews, to ensure the best fit candidates are identified and selected to meet the business requirements.

In addition, this role will manage the execution of performance management, staff appraisals and performance reviews, lead talent management and retention by recommending best-practice workplace initiatives. Managing employee relations, addressing any issues and recommending improvements are also a part of this role.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the candidate must have at least 8 years HR Experience with a minimum of 3 years within a leadership role as this position will manage the team within HR. It is essential that you hold a qualification within a related field with excellent knowledge of the UAE employment law.

Our client is looking for someone who will be a strong communicator and decision maker with experience working closely with Senior Board Directors to develop business strategy and contribute to the organisation’s growth. The successful candidate will have a professional and personable approach with attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills. The candidate will have excellent communication skills in English and Chinese, both written and verbal.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.