Chief Human Resources Officer
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, uae with 2 recent postings.
A Chief Human Resources Officer in the GCC region requires excel, sap, leadership, aws, arabic. Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,500 AED | 28,500 AED | 44,500 AED | 61,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 42,500 SAR | 58,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,500 QAR | 30,000 QAR | 46,500 QAR | 64,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,350 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,650 KWD | 5,050 KWD |
| Oman | 1,500 OMR | 2,600 OMR | 4,050 OMR | 5,600 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,450 BHD | 2,450 BHD | 3,850 BHD | 5,300 BHD |
How Chief Human Resources Officer pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
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Active markets
- qatar
- uae
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We are seeking a results
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intensive organisations (preferably 5,000+ employees). * Exposure to multi
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industry environments and holding
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heavy workforces (70% blue collar).
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Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
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Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
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Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
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Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
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