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 act as the main HR point of contact for Group entities within Group HR Shared Services, working closely with CEOs, managers and employees.

The role will translate business priorities into practical HR actions, covering workforce planning and budgets, onboarding, performance management, training, talent development and employee relations. Working with the HR Direction and the team, you will provide coordinated support and promote consistent practices across the Group entities.

We are looking for someone who combines business understanding with a hands-on approach, builds strong relationships and can advise and constructively challenge managers.

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, supporting fair and consistent handling in line with applicable requirements.
• Identify employee concerns and retention risks, and follow up on 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Strong communication, judgement and organisational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent English; Arabic or French is an advantage.