Human Resources Director (Mandarin Speaker)

About the Position

Located in Dubai, UAE, this full-time role serves within the financial services sector. The company is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Director fluent in Mandarin, to steer the People function in Dubai and support expansion across the Middle East and international markets. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership to craft and implement people strategies that foster a high-performing organization, encompassing HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and execute People strategies that align with the company's goals and growth plans.
• Collaborate with senior management on workforce planning, organizational design, and pivotal HR decisions.
• Lead and nurture the HR team based in Dubai, continually enhancing HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Provide strategic HR business partner services to leadership and managers.
• Drive regional and international recruitment initiatives, developing talent pools for essential and leadership roles.
• Enhance hiring processes to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and quality.
• Oversee performance management systems including KPI/OKR frameworks, probation, reviews, and improvement plans.
• Implement programs for career progression, succession planning, and talent development, identifying high-potential employees.
• Manage employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Champion employee engagement and retention efforts fostering a performance-driven workplace culture.
• Review and shape compensation and benefit structures, assist with salary reviews, bonuses, and ensure market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with UAE employment laws and company policies, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate HR operations such as onboarding, payroll, and offboarding.
• Support organizational change management, restructuring, training initiatives, and build scalable HR frameworks for international growth.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related fields.
• Over 15 years of experience in HR, with 8-10 years holding senior HR leadership roles.
• Preferably experienced in Dubai/UAE or similar multinational environments.
• Background in FinTech, financial services, trading, or technology sectors is advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise in HRBP, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational growth.
• Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep knowledge of HR operations and UAE employment regulations.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities coupled with high integrity and discretion.
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, diverse, international work environments.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work in a diverse, international setting with global exposure.
• Senior-level leadership and career advancement prospects.
• Chance to build and influence the HR function.
• Attractive compensation package and benefits.
• Engaging and cooperative workplace culture.