dmg events - HR Director

Dubai+ Equity1mo ago

In Office Director EMEA Hospitality HR Manager Team Leadership Coaching Workforce Planning Change Management Conflict Resolution Mentoring Stakeholder Management MBA SPHR SHRM-SCP

Requirements

• Champion a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture. • Lead employee engagement initiatives and action planning. • Strengthen employee communication and feedback mechanisms. • Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being initiatives. • Enhance employee retention through meaningful engagement programs. • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent preferred. • Professional HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, CIPD, SPHR, CHRP, or equivalent) are an advantage. • 15+ years of progressive HR experience. • Minimum 7–10 years in senior HR leadership roles, managing and leading a team. • Experience supporting high-growth, project-based, or service-driven organizations. • Prior experience within events, entertainment, hospitality, media, experiential marketing, or similar industries is highly desirable. • Proven experience partnering with executive leadership on organizational strategy. • Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and acting as a strategic business partner. • Strong exposure to multi-country HR management across the Middle East. • Deep understanding of UAE labour laws, Middle East employment regulations, and regional HR practices. • Technical Competencies: • Strategic HR Management • Organizational Design • Talent Management • Workforce Planning • Leadership Development • Compensation & Benefits • Change Management • HR Technology and Digital Transformation • Leadership Competencies: • Strategic thinking • Executive presence • Influencing and stakeholder management • Business acumen • Decision-making • Coaching and mentoring • Emotional intelligence • Conflict resolution • Change leadership • Innovation mindset • Results orientation • "Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications, and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team. • Foster a collaborative, service-oriented HR function. • Build HR capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence. • Promote innovation and continuous improvement within HR.

Benefits

• Oversee compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies. • Ensure market competitiveness through regular benchmarking. • Manage annual salary reviews, bonus cycles, and incentive programs. • Maintain internal equity and pay governance. • HR Operations & Compliance • Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with applicable labour laws. • Oversee employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through offboarding. • Drive HR process improvements and digital transformation initiatives. • Ensure effective HR governance, documentation, and reporting. • Manage HR systems and workforce analytics. • Employee Relations • Employee Relations • Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization. • Resolve complex employee relations matters fairly and effectively. • Guide leaders on disciplinary processes and conflict resolution. • Promote a positive workplace built on trust, transparency, and accountability. • HR Analytics & Business Insights • Develop meaningful HR dashboards and executive reporting. • Use data to inform strategic workforce decisions.