Head of Human Resources
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, uae with 7 recent postings.
A Head of Human Resources in the GCC region requires leadership, excel, communication, compliance, iso. 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 Head of Human Resources 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.
Top hiring companies
- Tanami Properties
- Tanami Properties L.L.C.
- UNITED DEVELOPERS
- Ansar Gallery
- AIU
- Hilton
Active markets
- kuwait
- qatar
- uae
- 01
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- 02
Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
- 03
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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Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
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Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
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Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.
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Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
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