Head of People
Dubai Business Operations / Full-time / Hybrid The Head of People will leverage their extensive expertise in People & Culture to guide strategic business decisions, influence the direction and quality of work across the agency, and manage complex challenges with resilience and adaptability.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can align the agency's people strategies with its broader business objectives, while creating an environment that empowers teams to innovate and thrive. + Serve as a subject matter expert in People & Culture, guiding strategic decisions that impact the agency’s business units and portfolios
+ Define challenges, implement impactful changes, and identify areas for improvement with strategic recommendations
+ Influence the direction and quality of work across the agency, leveraging your technical knowledge to elevate standards
+ Work with senior leadership to shape and influence the business structure and organisation
+ Guide the talent acquisition team to develop and implement innovative hiring strategies to attract top creative talent
+ Lead succession planning efforts to ensure leadership continuity and the development of high-potential employees
Compensation & Benefits
+ Oversee pay and benefits strategies to ensure competitiveness, fairness, and alignment with business goals
+ Regularly review compensation packages to ensure they meet industry standards and attract top talent
+ Define annual budget for L&D
+ Create and oversee learning and development programme that supports employee growth and career progression, including defined ‘learning hours’ and tracking/measuring of the process
+ Create menu of options to plug skills gaps identified through succession planning and per request from employees
Experience & Competencies:
+ CIPD qualification is a plus
+ Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in HR, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
+ Proven experience in a creative or fast-paced environment is needed
+ Strong understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and learning & development
+ Extensive technical knowledge in HR, with the ability to influence business decisions and strategy
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
+ Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people
+ Experience with HR technology and data analytics
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Please reach out to us if you feel this role suits you and your development needs.
We champion people and kick-ass work. We’re always interested in meeting new people, hearing their story and being challenged.
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