Brand System Group — a fast-growing, internationally ambitious holding company based in Dubai operating across e-commerce, premium men’s fashion, education, supply chain, finance, and software — is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Head of Human Resources (Group Level). In this pivotal senior leadership role, you will oversee all HR functions across the Group’s companies — from talent acquisition and performance management to HR financial control, organizational scaling, and international expansion support. Working directly with management, you will build a strong, adaptable company culture that drives long-term human capital success across a diverse and rapidly growing international group. Start date: September 2026.
Starting Date: September 2026 | Position Based in Dubai, UAE | 10+ Years HR Experience Required
About Brand System Group — Dubai’s Multi-Industry International Holding
Structure: Brand System is the holding and structuring company connecting multiple international businesses across diverse high-growth industries
Industries: E-commerce (premium men’s fashion), Education, Supply Chain, Finance & Structuring, and Software solutions
Stage: Entering a new phase of accelerated international development — now building the Group HR structure to support rapid organisational scaling
Culture: Dynamic, international, and fast-evolving — a group that rewards strategic thinkers who build lasting organisational structures while remaining adaptable
Languages: Professional English required — French is considered a very strong additional advantage for this role
Why Join Brand System as Head of HR in Dubai?
Group-Level Strategic Impact: This is not a single-company HR role — it is a Group-level position with influence across every business unit in an internationally growing holding
Tax-Free UAE Salary: Attractive compensation package including comprehensive health insurance, annual flight ticket, and one month of paid holiday per year
International Scope: Support the Group’s international expansion — building HR frameworks and talent structures that scale across multiple countries and industries
High-Growth Environment: Join a group in accelerated development phase — where your HR strategy shapes the organisational foundation for long-term international success
Position Overview
This Head of HR — Group Level role at Brand System Group in Dubai is a full-time, senior strategic leadership position that spans the entire HR function across all Group companies. You will work directly with management to design and execute the Group’s HR strategy — overseeing talent acquisition, organisational development, performance management, internal career development, HR financial control, payroll structures, and people-related P&L analysis. The role demands a minimum of 10 years of HR management experience, a strong international profile, mandatory background in e-commerce and digital business environments, and proven expertise in HR financial control and budget management. French language skills are a very strong plus. If you are an experienced HR leader who thrives in dynamic international environments and is passionate about building organisational structures that enable ambitious business growth, Brand System Group wants to hear from you well ahead of the September 2026 start date.
Why This Role Matters: As Head of HR at Brand System Group Dubai, you are the human capital architect for an internationally growing holding company — building the talent frameworks, culture, and HR systems that determine whether a fast-scaling multi-industry group can attract, retain, and develop the exceptional people it needs to succeed, your work directly shapes how an ambitious group navigates accelerated international expansion — from hiring and performance management through to organisational design and financial HR control, you operate at the highest level of HR leadership in one of the world’s most dynamic cities — Dubai — where the convergence of e-commerce, fashion, fintech, and education creates an unparalleled environment for Group HR innovation, and you join at precisely the right moment — at the beginning of a new phase of accelerated development where the HR foundation you build will define the Group’s trajectory for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Oversight
- Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition across all Group companies — designing and executing hiring strategies that attract top-tier international talent aligned with each business unit’s needs
- Develop a Group-wide talent pipeline and employer brand strategy that positions Brand System Group as an employer of choice in Dubai’s competitive international talent market
- Partner with management across each Group company to define hiring priorities, role profiles, and talent standards that support the Group’s accelerated growth trajectory
- Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, professional, and consistent across all business units — creating a positive candidate experience that reflects the Group’s ambition and culture
Performance Management & Internal Career Development
- Manage and continuously improve employee performance review frameworks across all Group companies — ensuring they are rigorous, fair, and genuinely developmental
- Design and implement internal career development pathways, succession planning frameworks, and talent retention strategies that keep the Group’s best people engaged and growing
- Act as an internal career advisor — working with individual employees and management to identify growth opportunities, address performance concerns, and build long-term talent plans
- Foster a performance culture built on transparency, accountability, and recognition — aligned with Brand System Group’s fast-evolving international business environment
HR Financial Control, Payroll & P&L Management
- Supervise HR financial control across the Group — managing payroll structures, headcount budgeting, and HR-related P&L analysis with precision and commercial awareness
- Develop and maintain HR budgets that align with each business unit’s operational and growth plans — ensuring HR investment is effectively managed and clearly reported to management
- Provide management with clear, data-driven HR financial insights that support strategic workforce planning and organisational scaling decisions across the Group
- Ensure all compensation, benefits, and payroll structures across Group companies are competitive, compliant, and aligned with UAE labour standards and international best practices
Organisational Development & International Expansion Support
- Support management in organisational scaling — designing HR frameworks and structures that can grow efficiently as the Group expands into new markets and business activities
- Provide Group HR expertise for international expansion initiatives — advising on hiring strategies, employment regulations, and people management practices in new geographies
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that create operational consistency across all Group companies while accommodating the unique characteristics of each business unit
- Help build and sustain a strong Group culture — dynamic, international, inclusive, and adaptable — that supports rapid business evolution and attracts global talent
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources management — with a strong and verifiable international profile across diverse business environments
- Previous experience in e-commerce and digital business environments is mandatory — this is a non-negotiable requirement for all candidates
- Proven expertise in HR financial control, budgeting, payroll management, and P&L-related HR analysis — not just HRBP generalist experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead HR functions across multiple companies or business units simultaneously in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organisational context
Language Requirements
- Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) is a mandatory requirement for this internationally facing Group HR leadership role
- French language skills are considered a very strong plus — candidates who speak French fluently alongside English are highly encouraged to apply
Personal Competencies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills — with the gravitas and credibility to work directly with Group management on strategic people decisions
- Strong ability to operate effectively in dynamic, rapidly evolving, and international business environments — comfortable with ambiguity, pace, and complexity
- Commercially minded HR leader who understands the relationship between people strategy and business performance — including financial control and P&L accountability
- A genuine passion for people, culture, international growth, and building the organisational foundations that enable long-term business success
About Brand System Group — Building International Brands from Dubai
Brand System is the holding and structuring company at the heart of a fast-growing international group based in Dubai. The Group specializes in the creation, development, and scaling of brands across multiple industries — with a strong presence in e-commerce through a premium men’s fashion brand, as well as active operations in Education, Supply Chain, Finance & Structuring, and Software solutions. Brand System acts as the central force connecting, structuring, and supporting the operational growth, international expansion, and long-term vision of all companies within the Group. As the Group enters a new phase of accelerated international development, this Head of HR role is central to building the human capital foundation that will power that growth.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior HR Directors: With 10+ years of international HR leadership experience, including mandatory e-commerce or digital business background
- Group HR Leaders: Who have managed HR across multiple business units or holding company structures — covering talent, performance, financial control, and organisational development
- Bilingual HR Professionals: Fluent in English with French as an additional strong advantage — comfortable working in fast-paced international environments
- HR Financial Control Specialists: With proven payroll, budgeting, and P&L management experience beyond typical HRBP generalist profiles
- Dubai-Based or Relocating Leaders: Ready to join in September 2026 and commit to building the Group HR function for a genuinely ambitious international holding company
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