Human Resources Director

CNTXT AI is seeking an experienced HR Director to lead its people strategy and build a high-performance organization capable of supporting rapid growth in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role requiring someone comfortable operating in a fast-moving technology environment.

CNTXT AI is a data-first AI company that helps organizations prepare, build, deploy, and scale sovereign AI solutions with complete data control. Our enterprise services include high-quality training data through labeling and annotation for AI labs, enterprise data teams, and robotics applications, alongside AI solutions that integrate with clients' existing systems while keeping data fully sovereign.

Join CNTXT AI and contribute to building a scalable people organization that allows the company to attract exceptional talent, retain high performers, develop strong leaders, and maintain a high-performance culture as the company continues to grow.

Company Overview

CNTXT AI is an AI and data company building enterprise-grade solutions designed for real-world impact across the region. The company operates across data services, custom AI solutions, and AI products, with a strong focus on secure, sovereign and regionally relevant technology. From raw data to production-ready AI, we help organizations and governments move faster without sacrificing compliance, sovereignty, or real-world performance.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall HR and people strategy aligned with CNTXT AI’s business and growth objectives.
• Own the overall talent acquisition strategy across technical, product, commercial, operations and corporate functions.
• Design and lead company-wide performance management frameworks.
• Build and maintain a high-performance, accountable and collaborative culture.
• Oversee HR operations, employee records, contracts, onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and applicable employment regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in senior HR leadership roles.
• Previous experience as an HR Director, Head of HR, People Director or similar leadership position.
• Strong experience working within the UAE/GCC, with solid knowledge of UAE employment regulations.
• Demonstrated experience scaling teams within technology, AI, SaaS, digital or other fast-growth organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits frameworks.
• Market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness for regional and international talent.
• Support for executive compensation and incentive planning.
• Opportunities to develop Emiratisation strategies.
• Professional HR certification support (CIPD, SHRM or equivalent).
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.