Deputy Human Resources Director

Job description / Role

This role is a key role for our client. As they have a large growth plan the initial scope of the role will be a mix of Recruitment and Talent Management. Over time the scope of the role will focus more on talent management. The Deputy Human Resources Director will be responsible for overseeing the company recruitment processes and all talent management activities including performance reviews, career management (career path, competency matrix and progression, succession), and talent development.

Key requirements
• Please note you MUST be currently based in Abu Dhabi
• A minimum of 10 years working in a HR talent management position – at least 5 should be as a senior manager
• Proven experience in developing comprehensive learning and development strategies and policies, preferably in investment or a related industry in the MENA region
• Proven recruitment experience
• In depth knowledge of talent development best practices
• Excellent organisation skills
• In-depth knowledge of labour regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Vigilance and detail oriented

Salary:
AED 35,000 to 40,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: plus bonus, schooling and health insurance

Requirements

Core Behavioural Competencies
• Ability to set policies locally – someone who can shape policy
• Hands-on
• Someone who is driven
• Someone who is flexible outside of their day-to-day functions
• Leverages business & strategic mindset
• Ensures disciplined execution
• Applies financial acumen
• Drives and delivers result
• Manages conflict
• Engages and inspires
• Builds partnerships & alignment
• Builds & develops talent
• Demonstrates learning agility

Education
• BA/ BSc in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or in a closely related field such as economics, business, administration or industrial relations
• HR-related certificates (e.g. PHR, SPHR, etc.) are preferred

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.