Interim HR Director

Job description / Role

Interim HR Director (Must have UAE Experience)

Our client is a market leading global organization which is looking to recruit a leading HR Director for an interim project for up to 6 to 12 months (most likely to convert to permanent). The role is based in Dubai

Experience of fast growth organisations, understanding local UAE labour law, culture with an eye on a corporations global remit and methodology.

We are looking for an experienced HR leader who has the ability to operate and advise at a strategic level but also be able and willing to 'roll their sleeves up' and get involved in operational elements where necessary.

The successful candidate will have experience of start-up HR functions ideally from a retail, telco or banking background.

With overall accountability for the HR function this role has responsibility for driving and delivering the people agenda across the Company.

Requirements

- Drive the HR strategy and any related projects throughout the business gaining support and buy-in, with the ability to change priorities and direction in order to meet business needs.
- Work closely with executive team to establish people and cultural needs across the business and come up with creative and appropriate HR solutions for the following requirements:
- Recruit for hard to fill positions
- Learning and Development: Advise, design and implement L&D strategy
- Implement Performance Plans and KPI's
- Design reward piece to help drive company objectives
- Coach, support and advice the senior team on all HR related aspects within their teams.
- Continually evaluate current practices in order to seek opportunities to improve and develop

About the Company

RP International is the leading specialist recruitment consultancy in the established and emerging telecoms markets.

From our hubs covering the Americas, Europe the CIS, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific we have partnered with operators, vendors, systems integrators and consultancies in more than a hundred countries, giving us an in-depth understanding Of cultural sensitivities, local business practices and hiring requirements.

Our clients and candidates benefit from the long-term perspective and breadth of knowledge that comes from working with an industry partner.

From our beginnings providing telecoms expertise into deregulating markets, we have developed our range of services to supply executive search, contingent, contract and launch and transformation resource solutions across the industry.

Our historic success in cross-border search assignments connects our clients to a global network of industry talent.

We identify the best available candidates on a local, regional and international basis.