Head of HR Middle East

Industry: Technology (Health-Tech) Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Summary: Global leader in wellness, inspiring a better lifestyle through exercise, balanced living, and a positive mindset. Official sponsor and supplier for multiple Olympic Games. Tags: HR Business Partner, Middle East, GCC, Expat Workforce

About the Role

• Lead the regional people strategy across the Middle East, supporting workforce engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organisational growth in a highly international environment.
• Based in Dubai, this role partners closely with regional and global leadership and carries responsibility for HR strategy, compliance, and people practices across the GCC. A strong understanding of local employment frameworks and expatriate workforce models is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement people strategies aligned with global and regional business goals
• Partner with senior leadership to support engagement, performance, and cultural alignment
• Ensure compliance with UAE and broader GCC labour regulations and employment practices
• Oversee expatriate employment frameworks, including contracts, mobility, and localisation considerations
• Attract, recruit, and onboard talent to support regional growth
• Lead learning, development, and succession planning initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations and workforce risk

Must Haves

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership roles within international or regional organisations
• Strong working knowledge of UAE and GCC employment law and HR practices
• Proven experience managing expatriate-heavy workforces
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments
• Fluency in English & Italian

Nice to Haves

• Experience in multinational or matrix organisations
• Exposure to health-tech, technology, or innovation-led sectors
• Arabic language capability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape regional people strategy in a globally recognised organisation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values development and learning
• Contribute to a global mission promoting wellness and innovation
• Be part of a company that inspires healthier, happier lives worldwide