| Job Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Accounting |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Salary: up to AED 85,000 per month (all-in, depending on experience)Company: European Space Tech business (high-growth, mission-critical programs)We?re hiring a Head of HR to build and lead a modern, high-performance HR function inside a European space technology company operating across space systems, satcom and regulated engineering environments. This is a senior leadership role with real influence: you?ll own the full HR agenda and lead a team of ~20 across HR + Talent Acquisition.What you?ll be responsible forLead the end-to-end HR strategy across the region (and support global alignment where needed)Manage and develop a 20-person HR/TA team (HRBP, TA, Ops, L&D, Comp & Ben as applicable)Partner with C-suite and business leaders on org design, workforce planning, and leadership capabilityBuild scalable HR operations: policies, processes, employee lifecycle, HR systems, governanceOwn talent acquisition strategy for specialist technical hiring (engineering, programs, security-cleared profiles where relevant)Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership developmentLead compensation frameworks, grading, benefits, and retention strategy in a competitive marketEnsure compliance across employment law, internal controls, and regulated/contractual requirementsStrengthen culture: accountability, delivery, and high standards in a fast-moving environmentWhat we?re looking for (must-haves)Proven senior HR leadership experience as Head of HR / HR Director (or equivalent)Space / Satcom / Aerospace / Defense / highly regulated tech experience is essential(e.g., Space tech, satellite communications (Satcom), systems integrators, avionics, secure programs)Demonstrated experience leading a sizeable HR function (~20 people) including TAStrong stakeholder management with executives and technical leadership teamsSolid experience across: HR strategy, employee relations, performance, comp/ben, HR ops, and TAComfortable operating in high-growth, high-accountability environments (not ?policy-only HR?)SkillsInternational / multi-country HR exposure (Europe + Middle East)Experience supporting security-sensitive programs, export controls, or clearance-heavy hiringHR transformation experience (systems, shared services, operating model redesign)Head of HR, HR Director, Space Tech, Aerospace, Satellite, Satellites, Satcom, Satellite Communications, Space Systems, Ground Segment, Space Programs, Space Operations, Defense, Secure Programs, Regulated Environment, Engineering, R&D, Technical Hiring, Talent Acquisition, TA Leadership, Workforce Planning, Org Design, HR Transformation, HR Strategy, HR Operations, HRBP, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, HRIS, Policy & Governance, Compliance, Multi-country HR, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Managed Team of 20, UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Executive HR Leadership
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