Human Resources

Leading local holding company is hiring a HR Director to develop and implement the HR strategy across the holding company and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving organizational effectiveness.About the role:Execute HR strategies aligned with business growth.Provide strategic HR guidance to senior management.Oversee talent acquisition and retention efforts.Implement succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.Lead organizational design and change management efforts.Develop and maintain compliant HR policies and practices.Manage employee relations and resolve HR conflicts.Foster a positive work environment and promote employee well-being.Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management processes.Utilize HR metrics for data-driven decision-making and reporting.Mentor the HR team and collaborate with subsidiary leaders. About you:Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master's or HR certification preferred.Proven experience as a senior HR leader in a holding company or multinational.Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Laws and HR best practices.Exceptional leadership and communication skills.Proficiency in HRIS and data analytics.

Our client is a leading name in the fashion industry, celebrated for their innovative designs and exciting collaborations. They are hiring for HR business partner who can fuel their growth, enhance talent development, and drive strategies that keep their business thriving and evolving.The role:Partner with executives and department heads to craft and implement HR strategies that align with company goals and culture.Drive key HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to attract and retain top talent while fostering continuous growth.Handle complex employee relations issues, mediate conflicts, and champion a positive, inclusive workplace environment.Lead and support change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during growth, restructuring, or policy updates.Leverage data-driven insights for strategic workforce planning, engagement, and performance enhancements.Ensure HR practices meet UAE labour laws and regulations, keeping policies up-to-date and compliant.Coach and support managers and leaders to build effective teams and enhance leadership skills.This role blends strategic vision with hands-on involvement, requiring a deep understanding of the business to support its growth and operational needs.About you:7-10 years of HR management experience, with a focus on strategic HR leadership and business partnering.Proven track record in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring talent management and employee engagement are in sync with company growth.Strong expertise in recruitment, performance management, and employee development, with experience leading talent acquisition and retention in a competitive field.Demonstrated experience in managing organizational change, including mergers, restructuring, or rapid growth phases.Proficiency in using HR metrics and data analysis to drive strategic decisions, optimize processes, and boost employee satisfaction.Skilled in managing complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive workplace culture.In-depth knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance regulations.Ability to coach and mentor senior leaders, enhancing their leadership skills and team performance.

Exciting Opportunity in Fintech for a Compensation & Benefits Manager!Our fintech client is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join their team as a C&B Framework Designer. Working closely with the Head of Total Rewards, you'll play a pivotal role in:Crafting and enhancing the Compensation & Benefits framework to align with the organization's strategic objectives.Taking the lead on salary administration, variable compensation, and benefits policies, while innovating variable pay structures.Conducting thorough industry research to inform internal Total Rewards initiatives, including salary planning and merit increase cycles.Serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing expertise on rewards and employee development needs. Ideal Candidate Profile:A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a relevant field.A minimum of 8 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably within the fintech sector and across regional or global contexts.Demonstrated proficiency in business collaboration and project management.Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a proactive mindset and a knack for problem-solving.

The client is a renowned government owned entity in Abu Dhabi with multiple business interests across various industry sectors. The role: Managing the ongoing development of the Human Capital and Emiratisation strategy, and its objectives in coordination with the Human Capital Director and the teamManage and monitor Human Capital performance by setting and monitoring appropriate KPIs to ensure achievement of the HC strategy and objectives and to identify improvement opportunitiesResponsibilities:Contribute to the development and execution of strategy, policies and procedures in alignment with the functional objectivesManage the activities of direct reports to ensure that all work is carried out in line with the section plans, and policies and proceduresProvide input into the preparation and consolidation of the function's budget and advise line management on risks and opportunitiesImplement the opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering leading practices, and changes in business environment and leveraging insights.Talent AcquisitionRefresh, develop and own the organisation's recruitment strategy, plans, policies and proceduresEstablish relationships with recruitment agencies, engaging with them when required to support with sourcingOversee the interview and assessment process, ensuring ongoing communication with candidatesManage offers and support with negotiations when required in coordination with the Rewards teamOD and Job AnalysisManage the development and update of organisational structure and recommend amendments to the structure in coordination with respective departmentsManage the job analysis process and ensure all roles have clear roles and responsibilities documented within their job descriptionsManpower PlanningManage the manpower planning exercise taking into account Emiratisation requirements including workforce analytics to identify workforce requirements which translate into a clear recruitment planManage and monitor the initiation, review and consolidation of resourcing and manpower requirements (based on information received from functions regarding exits, promotions, and transfers) into projections for annual resourcing and manpower budgetWork closely with directorates to identify their workforce drivers, workload, changes in workload and other factors to build resourcing and manpower planThe ideal candidateBachelor or Master's Degree educated and preferably a member of a related professional & accredited HR body10+ years of experience, with a strong background in Talent AcquisitionIdeally with a mixture of private and governmentStrong leader with proven track record of managing teamsStrong stakeholder management skills

Leading local holding company is hiring a HR Director to develop and implement the HR strategy across the holding company and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving organizational effectiveness.About the role:Execute HR strategies aligned with business growth.Provide strategic HR guidance to senior management.Oversee talent acquisition and retention efforts.Implement succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.Lead organizational design and change management efforts.Develop and maintain compliant HR policies and practices.Manage employee relations and resolve HR conflicts.Foster a positive work environment and promote employee well-being.Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management processes.Utilize HR metrics for data-driven decision-making and reporting.Mentor the HR team and collaborate with subsidiary leaders. About you:Bachelor's in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master's or HR certification preferred.Proven experience as a senior HR leader in a holding company or multinational.Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Laws and HR best practices.Exceptional leadership and communication skills.Proficiency in HRIS and data analytics.

Our client is a leading name in the fashion industry, celebrated for their innovative designs and exciting collaborations. They are hiring for HR business partner who can fuel their growth, enhance talent development, and drive strategies that keep their business thriving and evolving.The role:Partner with executives and department heads to craft and implement HR strategies that align with company goals and culture.Drive key HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to attract and retain top talent while fostering continuous growth.Handle complex employee relations issues, mediate conflicts, and champion a positive, inclusive workplace environment.Lead and support change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during growth, restructuring, or policy updates.Leverage data-driven insights for strategic workforce planning, engagement, and performance enhancements.Ensure HR practices meet UAE labour laws and regulations, keeping policies up-to-date and compliant.Coach and support managers and leaders to build effective teams and enhance leadership skills.This role blends strategic vision with hands-on involvement, requiring a deep understanding of the business to support its growth and operational needs.About you:7-10 years of HR management experience, with a focus on strategic HR leadership and business partnering.Proven track record in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring talent management and employee engagement are in sync with company growth.Strong expertise in recruitment, performance management, and employee development, with experience leading talent acquisition and retention in a competitive field.Demonstrated experience in managing organizational change, including mergers, restructuring, or rapid growth phases.Proficiency in using HR metrics and data analysis to drive strategic decisions, optimize processes, and boost employee satisfaction.Skilled in managing complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive workplace culture.In-depth knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance regulations.Ability to coach and mentor senior leaders, enhancing their leadership skills and team performance.

Exciting Opportunity in Fintech for a Compensation & Benefits Manager!Our fintech client is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join their team as a C&B Framework Designer. Working closely with the Head of Total Rewards, you'll play a pivotal role in:Crafting and enhancing the Compensation & Benefits framework to align with the organization's strategic objectives.Taking the lead on salary administration, variable compensation, and benefits policies, while innovating variable pay structures.Conducting thorough industry research to inform internal Total Rewards initiatives, including salary planning and merit increase cycles.Serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing expertise on rewards and employee development needs. Ideal Candidate Profile:A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a relevant field.A minimum of 8 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably within the fintech sector and across regional or global contexts.Demonstrated proficiency in business collaboration and project management.Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a proactive mindset and a knack for problem-solving.

The client is a renowned government owned entity in Abu Dhabi with multiple business interests across various industry sectors. The role: Managing the ongoing development of the Human Capital and Emiratisation strategy, and its objectives in coordination with the Human Capital Director and the teamManage and monitor Human Capital performance by setting and monitoring appropriate KPIs to ensure achievement of the HC strategy and objectives and to identify improvement opportunitiesResponsibilities:Contribute to the development and execution of strategy, policies and procedures in alignment with the functional objectivesManage the activities of direct reports to ensure that all work is carried out in line with the section plans, and policies and proceduresProvide input into the preparation and consolidation of the function's budget and advise line management on risks and opportunitiesImplement the opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering leading practices, and changes in business environment and leveraging insights.Talent AcquisitionRefresh, develop and own the organisation's recruitment strategy, plans, policies and proceduresEstablish relationships with recruitment agencies, engaging with them when required to support with sourcingOversee the interview and assessment process, ensuring ongoing communication with candidatesManage offers and support with negotiations when required in coordination with the Rewards teamOD and Job AnalysisManage the development and update of organisational structure and recommend amendments to the structure in coordination with respective departmentsManage the job analysis process and ensure all roles have clear roles and responsibilities documented within their job descriptionsManpower PlanningManage the manpower planning exercise taking into account Emiratisation requirements including workforce analytics to identify workforce requirements which translate into a clear recruitment planManage and monitor the initiation, review and consolidation of resourcing and manpower requirements (based on information received from functions regarding exits, promotions, and transfers) into projections for annual resourcing and manpower budgetWork closely with directorates to identify their workforce drivers, workload, changes in workload and other factors to build resourcing and manpower planThe ideal candidateBachelor or Master's Degree educated and preferably a member of a related professional & accredited HR body10+ years of experience, with a strong background in Talent AcquisitionIdeally with a mixture of private and governmentStrong leader with proven track record of managing teamsStrong stakeholder management skills