Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources and based at our Abu Dhabi headquarters, the HR Business Partner will be the main HR point of contact for Group entities within the HR Shared Services model. You will translate business priorities into practical HR actions across workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, training, talent development and employee relations.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with entity CEOs and managers on people priorities, team structures and organisational development.
• Contribute to workforce planning and budget discussions, including headcount, new positions, personnel costs and training needs.
• Support job opening requests and coordinate recruitment priorities with hiring managers and the recruitment team.
• Coordinate new joiner welcome, onboarding and probation follow‑up.
• Facilitate objective setting, performance evaluations and follow‑up on development or improvement plans.
• Identify training needs, consolidate plans and budgets, and coordinate approved development activities.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, career development and internal mobility, including UAE national development initiatives.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and employee matters, ensuring fair and consistent handling.
• Identify employee concerns and retention risks, and implement practical improvements.
• Support organisational changes and coach managers on feedback, conflict resolution and team development.
• Coordinate with recruitment, administration, payroll and HRIS teams to ensure timely HR support.
• Analyse HR indicators, report on priorities and contribute to improvements in Group HR policies and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; HR professional qualification is an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant HR experience, including business partnering or broad generalist roles.
• Experience in workforce planning, performance management, employee relations and development; experience supporting several entities is a plus.
• Working knowledge of applicable UAE employment frameworks.
• Strong communication, judgement and organisational skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Fluent English; Arabic or French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HR systems / HRIS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.