Head of Human Resources

Barza Consulting is hiring on behalf of a growing start-up firm based in DIFC for a Head of Human Resources to lead and build the HR function. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a senior HR professional who has worked within SME, established start-up or entrepreneurial environments and is comfortable building HR structures from scratch, processes and culture while supporting the business through its growth journey. Key Responsibilities • Lead the overall HR strategy and day-to-day HR function • Establish and enhance HR policies, processes and governance frameworks • Partner closely with senior leadership on workforce planning and organisational priorities • Lead recruitment and talent acquisition across key business functions • Manage performance management, employee engagement and talent development initiatives • Oversee compensation, benefits, employee relations and HR operations • Ensure compliance with relevant UAE employment regulations and DIFC requirements • Support organisational design, succession planning and future workforce growth • Introduce scalable HR systems, processes and best practices as the organization expands Requirements • Proven experience in a senior HR leadership or HR generalist role within an SME, start-up or fast-growing organisation • Strong understanding of the UAE employment landscape; exposure to DIFC employment regulations is highly advantageous • Experience building or transforming HR functions, policies and processes • Strong recruitment and talent management experience • Commercially minded with the ability to partner effectively with founders and senior leadership • Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a lean and evolving business environment • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • UAE experience is strongly preferred. What’s on Offer • Competitive tax-free salary + performance bonus • Medical insurance & annual flight allowance • Flexible working arrangements • Professional development support • Direct exposure with founders & senior leadership • Opportunity to shape the HR function from the ground up • Strong career progression as the business grows Show more Show less

Proven experience in a senior HR leadership or HR generalist role within an SME, start-up or fast-growing organisation. Strong understanding of the UAE employment landscape; exposure to DIFC employment regulations is highly advantageous. Experience building or transforming HR functions, policies and processes. Strong recruitment and talent management experience. Commercially minded with the ability to partner effectively with founders and senior leadership. Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a lean and evolving business environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. UAE experience is strongly preferred.

Lead the overall HR strategy and day-to-day HR function; Establish and enhance HR policies, processes and governance frameworks; Partner closely with senior leadership on workforce planning and organisational priorities; Lead recruitment and talent acquisition across key business functions; Manage performance management, employee engagement and talent development initiatives; Oversee compensation, benefits, employee relations and HR operations; Ensure compliance with relevant UAE employment regulations and DIFC requirements; Support organisational design, succession planning and future workforce growth; Introduce scalable HR systems, processes and best practices as the organization expands.