Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The HR Business Partner reports to the Head of Human Resources and is based at the Abu Dhabi headquarters. Acting as the main HR point of contact for Group entities within Group HR Shared Services, the role works closely with CEOs, managers and employees to turn business priorities into practical HR actions. It covers workforce planning and budgets, onboarding, performance management, training, talent development and employee relations, and promotes consistent practices across the Group.

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, and identify employee concerns and retention risks.
• Support organisational changes and coach managers on feedback, conflict resolution and team development.
• Coordinate with recruitment, administration, payroll and HRIS teams, analyse HR indicators and report on priorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; an HR professional qualification is an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant HR experience, including a business partnering or broad generalist role.
• Experience in workforce planning, performance management, employee relations and development; experience supporting several entities is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of applicable UAE employment frameworks.
• Fluent English; Arabic or French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong communication, judgement and organisational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Excel.