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Director, Strategy & Change: Human Capital

International Permanent View Job Description
This pivotal executive role will lead the formulation and delivery of the Human Capital strategy, driving cultural evolution, enterprise-wide change initiatives, advanced people analytics, and nationalisation programmes. Operating at the highest levels of the organisation, the Director will shape long-term workforce priorities while embedding core values, behaviours, and employee experience standards across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Shape and influence the organisation's enterprise‑wide people strategy
  • Must be Arabic-speaking with proven HR/people strategy & change leadership

About Our Client

A long-established, multi‑entity organisation with significant scale and a strong focus on people and culture structure and maturity. The business continues to invest in transformation, data-driven decision-making, and progressive culture evolution. With a well-funded and strategically positioned HR function, the organisation operates with high governance standards and a strong commitment to national workforce development.

Job Description

  • Lead development and execution of the People strategy of the entire organisation.
  • Translate business priorities into clear programmes and measurable initiatives across the employee journey.
  • Own the strategic scorecard, including KPI design, measurement, and reporting.
  • Drive organisation-wide culture-shaping frameworks aligned to values and engagement goals.
  • Lead enterprise change management strategy, supporting major transformation initiatives.
  • Oversee people analytics and ensure insights inform strategic decisions.
  • Own nationalisation strategy, partnerships with regulators, and integration across all HR functions.



The Successful Applicant

  • 12+ years of experience in HR strategy and transformation, with a strong leadership track record across strategy, culture, and change
  • Must be a business-proficient Arabic speaker
  • Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in dedicated HR/people strategy and transformation roles, either within large complex, UAE-based organisations or recognisable consulting firms
  • Will require proven success designing and delivering enterprise-level people strategies.
  • Experience managing multi-functional HR teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytics capability and experience using workforce insights for decision-making.
  • Background in large, complex, or multinational organisations; nationalisation experience advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • A senior executive remit with direct impact on long-term organisational strategy.
  • Opportunity to build, scale, and embed a modern People-centric operating model.
  • High visibility role partnering closely with C‑suite and senior executive leaders.
  • Lead major transformation programmes with strong backing and investment.
  • Join a culture-driven, collaborative, and forward-thinking leadership team.



Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6970956

Job summary

Sector
Consultancy, Strategy and Change
Subsector
Transformation & Change Management
Industry
Public Sector
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Job reference
JN-032026-6970956

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