head of human Resources

Head of HR

Private Equity Investment Firm

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 60,000 - 80,000 p/m (£140,000 per annum)

Tiger HR are delighted to be partnering with a Dubai-based private equity investment firm in the search for a Head of Human Resources to join their growing international business.

Based in Dubai, this opportunity is ideal for UK-based candidates who are looking to relocate and build their career in an international market.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the people strategy within a highly dynamic, investment-led environment operating across renewable energy and infrastructure markets. The successful individual will act as a strategic partner to the Executive Team, driving organisational growth, workforce planning, culture, and HR governance across both the fund and its portfolio operations.

The role will suit a commercially minded HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, international environments and enjoys balancing strategic business priorities with building high-performing, engaged teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a global HR strategy aligned to business growth objectives

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and investors on people-related matters

• Leading workforce planning, organisational design, and talent strategy across multiple geographies

• Driving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the business

• Overseeing compensation frameworks, including bonus structures and long-term incentive schemes

• Managing HR budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning in partnership with Finance

• Supporting project-based teams across emerging international markets

• Ensuring robust HR governance, compliance, and ESG-aligned people practices

• Fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture aligned to sustainability and responsible investment principles

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant senior UK HR leadership experience, within private equity or investment-led environments

• Strong expertise across compensation strategy, incentives, and organisational design

• Experience partnering with executive leadership teams, boards, and investors

• A strong background in workforce planning, HR budgeting, and international HR operations

• Exposure to supporting geographically dispersed or project-based workforces

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

• Prior experience across emerging markets, MENA would be highly advantageous

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious HR leader looking to make a genuine strategic impact within a globally focused and purpose-driven organisation.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Headford.

REF: KH181215