HR Director – FMCG – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited
An opportunity for a senior HR leader to drive the evolution of a growing international business transitioning from an entrepreneurial, family-owned environment to a more structured corporate model. The role will lead people strategy, organisation design, governance, talent, performance and HR transformation across multiple geographies, with with direct reporting into leadership and the board.
Client Details
A privately owned international food and agriculture group undergoing significant organisational transformation.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
Partner with senior leadership and the board on people strategy, organisational effectiveness and governance.Lead the transformation and professionalisation of the HR function across multiple countries.Design and implement scalable HR policies, processes, systems and operating models.Establish job grading, compensation frameworks and performance management processes.Drive workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.Lead organisational change, integration projects and culture-building programmes.Manage talent acquisition strategies for regional and international hiring needs.Oversee a geographically dispersed HR team and improve reporting, controls and people analytics.Build alignment between local business requirements and group-wide HR standards.Serve as a trusted advisor within a complex stakeholder environment balancing entrepreneurial and corporate operating styles.
Profile
Key prerequisites for the role include:
15+ Years of HR experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, industrial, logistics, trading, agriculture or diversified family-owned groups.Extensive HR leadership experience within large, complex or multinational organisations.Demonstrated success building, restructuring or transforming HR functions.Experience operating within family-owned, founder-led or evolving corporate environments.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence senior decision-makers.International exposure across multicultural and geographically dispersed workforces.Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on execution approach.Experience in compensation, grading, performance management and organisational design.Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to executive leadership.Willingness to travel internationally, including to regional operating locations.
Job Offer
There is a competitive package of up to 55,000 AED with potential flexibility with the opportunity to progress into a future CHRO-level mandate. This is a fantastic transformational role and best suited to individuals who love to roll their sleeves up!
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-07-29 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Job Role: | Human Resources and Recruitment |
| Monthly Salary: | US $15,000 |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Director/Head |
