Group HR Director - Healthcare - Arabic Speaker

• About Our Client Leading healthcare services group operating across multiple GCC markets Job Description • Develop and execute group-wide human capital strategy aligned with business objectives. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team. • Lead HR operations, governance, policies, and workforce planning across multiple entities. • Drive talent acquisition strategies for clinical, corporate, and executive hiring. • Establish succession planning, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness programs. • Oversee learning and development initiatives, including a healthcare academy framework. • Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, culture, and retention initiatives. • Manage compensation, benefits, and reward strategies. • Ensure compliance with labour laws and workforce localisation requirements. • Support acquisitions, integrations, hospital openings, and expansion projects. • Monitor HR metrics, workforce analytics, and organisational performance indicators. • Build relationships with regulatory authorities, academic institutions, and external partners. • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field. • Minimum 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience. • Arabic Speaker ESSENTIAL • At least 8-10 years of experience within healthcare organisations. • Experience leading HR across multi-site and multi-country operations. • Proven track record partnering with CEOs, Boards, or executive leadership teams. • Strong knowledge of UAE and KSA employment legislation and workforce localisation programs. • Expertise in organisational development, workforce planning, compensation, talent management, and change leadership. • Fluent English and Arabic language skills. • Ability to operate effectively within multicultural GCC environments. • Professional HR certifications and postgraduate qualifications are advantageous