Executive Director Human Resources

To lead and manage the full spectrum of Human Resources across the Group’s real estate, construction, and property businesses. The role is responsible for building a strong people strategy, driving performance, developing leadership capabilities, and ensuring compliance and culture alignment across all entities and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Group HR strategy in line with business objectives.

Lead

organisation design, manpower planning, and talent development

across corporate offices and project sites.

Oversee

recruitment, retention, performance management, and succession planning

for all levels.

Design and manage

compensation, benefits, and reward structures

to ensure competitiveness and fairness.

Drive

training and leadership development programs

to build local and expatriate capability.

Manage

employee relations, engagement, and internal communication

to promote a positive workplace culture.

Ensure full

compliance with GCC labour laws, visa regulations, and occupational health & safety requirements .

Partner with business leaders and project managers to align HR operations with project timelines and workforce needs.

Lead

HR systems improvement and digital transformation initiatives .

Promote a culture of integrity, performance, and collaboration across the Group.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum

15 years of progressive HR leadership experience , including at least

5 years in a senior or group-level role

within

construction and / or real estate sectors .

Proven experience in the GCC region

with strong knowledge of local labour laws and practices.

Demonstrated success in managing large, multicultural workforce and project-based HR operations.

Strong business acumen and experience supporting both operational and corporate environments.

Native Arabic speaker

with excellent English communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.

Strong leadership and influencing skills.

Culturally sensitive and people-oriented.

High integrity, professionalism, and adaptability.

Seniority level : Executive

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Human Resources and Management

Industries : Construction

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