Director – Operations, HR & Culture

Director – Operations, HR & Culture

Abu Dhabi

Up to AED 60,000 per month

Our client is seeking a Director – Operations, HR & Culture who has at least 8 years’ experience. They are not looking for someone who has purely been involved in HR – this role would suit someone who has had a career in HR, understands UAE labour law, and can oversee the other departments in a leadership capacity. It is a mix of HR/COO however the company isn’t large enough for a COO. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running and do what is needed, there is no team to do it for you. Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not, this role is not open to candidates who do not currently reside here.

Description:

  • Lead the cycle of and participate in strategic planning, workforce development and other related activities
  • Work as part of the leadership team to devise strategies that meet organizational goals
  • Provide guidance to leadership with overall resource planning and monthly reporting of all aspects of operations, people, and finance
  • Manage and coordinate all operations, people and finance tasks and ensure that the team effectively meets the organization’s needs
  • Planning highly complex workloads with a broad range of activities, some that are on-going and some which require formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies
  • Develop and implement people and culture policies and procedures that align with the organization's goals and objectives
  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the hiring of high-quality candidates in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Manage employee relations and provide guidance and support to managers and employees on Human Resources-related issues
  • Oversee the performance management process and ensure that employees receive regular feedback and coaching to enhance their performance
  • Manage and continuously improve the compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, bonus programs, and health and welfare benefits
  • Ensure compliance with ADGM employment laws and regulations
  • Oversee all recordkeeping to ensure data accuracy and integrity
  • Acquire and analyze our people and culture metrics and provide regular reports to senior management on learnings and recommended improvements
  • Develop and deploy team experiences that drive engagement and wellbeing
  • Provide leadership to the finance and accounting team, ensuring that they have guidance and support for fulfilling the organization’s budgetary and operational requirements
  • Oversee, coordinate, and administer the financial systems and processes, including accounting, payroll and benefits, record keeping, insurance and all related financial administration
  • Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring to engage all stakeholders
  • Lead operations team members, ensuring that they have guidance and support for fulfilling the operational requirements of the organization
  • Ensure all daily office and business operations are carried on in a supportive, cost-effective manner
  • Oversee and improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices
  • Ensure the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
  • Plan, develop, implement, and maintain appropriate standards, best practices, and procedures

Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Human Resources, or related field. Specialized master’s degree would be an advantage however it isn’t essential
  • The ideal candidate will be someone who has significant experience managing administrative/operations functions (unrelated to HR) along with solid background in HR/Culture
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting, and reporting. Familiarity with business and financial principles
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, functioning at a senior level within the current role
  • Good knowledge of local employment law. Experience with ADGM regulations would be an advantage but not essential
  • Hands-on experience initiating and implementing HR/operational projects
  • Experience designing compensation and benefits packages
  • Ability to develop and manage clear and fair company policies
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Our client is not a large entity so there is no HR team – you would be the team, this role suits someone who is able to think outside the box and can roll up their sleeves
  • High attention to detail and follow through skills
  • Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken. Spoken and written Arabic would be an advantage, but it is not essential
  • Must currently live in the UAE and be prepared to reside in Abu Dhabi

Please respect the criteria requirements and only apply if you meet these as you will not be considered if you do not. We thank you for your application, however due to the high volume of candidate applications, we only accept online applications in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, however if you are not successful on this occasion, your CV will be stored on our database but to make sure you do not miss out keep checking our website, follow us on Twitter and follow our Sapphire Recruitment LinkedIn page.

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