Group Director – People & Culture

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking a Group Director – People & Culture to provide strategic leadership for the Group's people agenda across its portfolio of companies and markets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for developing and executing a Group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports business growth, organisational effectiveness, leadership capability and long-term value creation. Join us to lead the evolution of the Group's HR function into a strategic, commercially focused and data-driven business partner.

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Role Summary The Group Director - People & Culture will provide strategic leadership for the Group's people agenda across its portfolio of companies and markets. The role is responsible for developing and executing a Group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports business gro

Company Overview

Talent Blueprint was born in 2019 with a mission to cater to the dynamic needs of event management. Evolving into a comprehensive human capital management powerhouse, Talent Blueprint offers a holistic approach to talent acquisition and management, including freelancing, headhunting, crowd management, and logistic services. We are known for our dedication to innovation, commitment to excellence, and unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, setting trends and exceeding expectations.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's overall People & Culture strategy, aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Group CEO, shareholders and Executive Leadership Team.
• Assess the current HR function and develop a fit-for-purpose Group HR operating model.
• Lead organisation design and workforce planning across the Group.
• Develop a Group-wide talent management and leadership strategy.
• Establish a high-performance culture based on accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Drive the digital transformation of the HR function through appropriate HRIS, technology, automation and analytics.
• Establish appropriate Group HR policies, governance frameworks and controls.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of organisation design, workforce planning, talent management, succession, performance management and total rewards.
• Experience implementing or transforming HR technology and people analytics.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect people strategy directly to business strategy, growth and long-term value creation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree / MBA - Postgraduate study in business or a related field is highly desirable.
• Professional Qualification: CIPD, SHRM or equivalent is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR / People & Culture experience, with significant experience in a senior HR leadership position.
• Previous experience as a Group HR Director, HR Director, CHRO, VP HR or equivalent.
• Proven experience within a multinational, diversified, holding or multi-entity organisation.

Benefits

• Lead major HR transformation and change initiatives across Group companies.
• Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and build future leadership pipelines.
• Review and enhance Group performance management and goal-setting frameworks.
• Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention and organisational culture.
• Review salary structures, incentives, benefits and executive remuneration to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Ensure HR systems and processes are scalable as the Group continues to grow.