HR Director
Worldhire Global
Posted by a Verified Recruiter
Industry
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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work mode
On-site
Job type
Full-time
Annual salary
$100,000 - $150,000 ($100 Thousand - $150 Thousand)
Minimum experience
7+ years
Posted
5th August, 2026
Required skills
HR StrategyTalent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsCompensationOrganizational DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementHR ComplianceCommunicationLeadership
About the company
WorldHire is a global talent acquisition and executive search firm that helps companies hire top talent across multiple industries and geographies. We partner with startups, mid-sized businesses, and global enterprises to identify, assess, and recruit professionals for leadership, technical, and business-critical roles. Our focus is on delivering high-quality talent through a consultative and efficient hiring process, ensuring the right fit for both clients and candidates.
About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Director to build and scale our People function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and enjoys creating HR foundations that support rapid business growth.
As our HR Director, you will partner closely with the leadership team to design and implement people strategies, establish scalable HR processes, build a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance across all HR operations. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable developing long-term HR strategy and
rolling up their sleeves to execute.
Key Responsibilities
- Build the HR function from scratch, including policies, processes, and people operations.
- Design and implement the company's HR strategy aligned with business objectives. Lead end-to-end talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives.
- Develop performance management, compensation, succession planning, and employee development frameworks.
- Establish onboarding, employee engagement, and retention programs.
- Create scalable HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance frameworks.
- Partner with business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
- Build a strong company culture that reflects Stitch's values and supports business growth.
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws and HR best practices.
- Develop HR metrics and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
- Build and mentor the HR team as the organization scales.
Requirements
- Proven experience building or transforming an HR function from the ground up.
- Strong experience working in high-growth start-ups or rapidly scaling organizations (highly preferred).
- Experience partnering directly with founders, executives, and senior leadership.
- Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and organizational development.
- Experience developing HR policies, frameworks, and scalable processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong understanding of labour laws and HR compliance.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in fintech, technology, SaaS, or other high-growth industries.
- Experience scaling organizations through multiple growth phases.
- Strong understanding of HR technology and people analytics.
What We're Looking For
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentality.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
- Passion for creating exceptional employee experiences.
- Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
- Ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Results-driven with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.
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