Human Resources Director – Infrastructure Investment Platform

About the role

We are looking for an accomplished Human Resources Director to lead the people agenda for a fast‑growing infrastructure investment and asset‑management platform based in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with senior leaders across investment, finance, legal, technical and asset‑management functions, you will combine strategic insight with hands‑on execution to create a high‑quality employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the CEO and senior leadership on organisation design, workforce planning, succession and sensitive people matters.
• Translate business strategy and investment pipeline into clear talent, capability and resourcing priorities.
• Shape lean organisational structures, decision rights and role accountabilities across the holding company, affiliates and project entities.
• Lead international talent acquisition for senior executives and specialists, ensuring a strong candidate experience.
• Develop an employee value proposition, onboarding experience and light‑touch HR framework that supports multiple small affiliates without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Support affiliate leaders with recruitment, performance management, development and employee matters throughout project lifecycles.
• Design performance, reward and recognition programmes that reinforce accountability and collaboration.
• Build a cohesive culture and strong team spirit across a dispersed network of senior professionals.
• Maintain compliant policies, contracts, records and HR systems in coordination with Group People and Culture.

Required profile

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in a multinational, fast‑moving environment, preferably within infrastructure, investment or asset‑management sectors.
• Strong strategic judgement combined with the ability to deliver practical HR solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing C‑level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to design lean, scalable HR models for complex organisational structures.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management and succession planning.
• Experience building employee value propositions and onboarding programmes.
• Familiarity with HR governance, compliance and policy development across multiple jurisdictions.