Vanderlande
Head of HR – UAE & KSA
Are you energized by partnering with senior leaders to enable business success through people-focused solutions? As Head of HR, you will work closely with leaders and their leadership teams across the Middle East with focus on UAE and Saudi-Arabia to support the delivery of the people agenda.
In this role, you will act as a trusted HR advisor on a broad range of people and organizational topics, helping leaders translate business priorities into effective people actions and play an important role in supporting leadership teams through change, organizational development, talent decisions, and workforce planning.
This role combines senior HR partnering with hands-on execution of (a.o.) HR cycle topics.
What are my job responsibilities?
Strategic HR Leadership & People Advisory
- Act as a strategic advisor to Executive Management on all HR and workforce-related matters
- Partner with leaders to design organizations that effectively support both operational and office-based teams
- Translate business priorities into practical people-centered actions that resonate across all workforce segments
- Lead employee relations initiatives, including dispute resolution and organizational interventions
Workforce Planning, Talent & Employee Lifecycle
- Lead workforce planning aligned with business growth and operational realities
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Partner with leadership on hiring strategies, workforce structures, and succession planning
- Ensure smooth onboarding and integration, especially for expatriate and site-based employees
- Ensure attraction, development, and retention of talent while maintaining workforce stability
Employee Relations, Labour Law & Compliance
- Manage employee relations and labor matters in line with UAE & KSA labor laws
- Act as a key point of contact for complex employee relations matters, with strong on-the-ground involvement
- Build trust with blue-collar employees through visibility, accessibility, and consistent communication
- Support leaders in resolving employee issues, conflicts, and workplace challenges
- Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices
- Develop and implement HR policies and conduct audits to ensure governance and continuous improvement
Performance, Development & Engagement
- Implement performance management practices aligned with business goals
- Support leaders in driving performance through effective people management
- Drive career development, succession planning, and talent initiatives
- Foster a high-performance culture while ensuring employee engagement and sustainable workloads
Compensation, Benefits & Employee Value Proposition
- Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits structures
- Lead salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and incentive programs
- Enhance benefits and offerings to meet both organizational and employee needs
HR Operations, Systems & Employee Experience
- Oversee HR operations including HRIS, payroll coordination, and employee records
- Ensure smooth delivery of employee services (facilities, travel, housing, etc.)
- Manage HR systems, reporting, and workforce analytics
- Drive efficient processes while maintaining a positive employee experience
HR Transformation, Projects & Change Management
- Lead HR transformation and digitalization initiatives
- Manage HR projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery and impact
- Drive change management with strong focus on communication, adoption, and employee impact
- Ensure change initiatives are clearly communicated and understood by all workforce segments, including non-office employees
- Define and track KPIs to measure both business and people outcomes
To apply for this job please visit vanderlande-logistics.softgarden.io.