Head of Human Resources
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About the Role
A confidential organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of HR to build and lead the HR function for a newly established entity. This senior leadership role involves shaping people strategy, establishing frameworks, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Build and lead the HR function in a dynamic and evolving organization
- Work closely with senior leadership to shape people strategy and establish effective frameworks from the ground up
- Guide the organization through its early stages, supporting integration of teams
- Ensure people practices are well structured, compliant, and aligned with broader business objectives
- Operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision making
- Ensure practical delivery of HR initiatives
Requirements
- Strong background in HR leadership
- Mandatory experience in HR consulting
- Prior exposure to complex, fast paced environments such as new ventures or transformation settings
- Ability to navigate governance requirements and stakeholder expectations
- Comfort in engaging at executive level and driving change
- Immediate availability prioritized
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Overview
- We are supporting the appointment of a Head of HR for a newly established entity based in Abu Dhabi.
- This is a senior leadership opportunity to build and lead the HR function in a dynamic and evolving organization, working closely with senior leadership to shape people strategy and establish effective frameworks from the ground up.
- The role will play a central part in guiding the organization through its early stages, supporting the integration of teams, and ensuring that people practices are well structured, compliant, and aligned with broader business objectives.
- The successful candidate will be expected to operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision making while also ensuring the practical delivery of HR initiatives.
Qualifications
- We are seeking candidates with a strong background in HR leadership, combined with mandatory experience in HR consulting, who can bring both advisory and hands on capabilities.
- Prior exposure to complex, fast paced environments such as new ventures or transformation settings will be important, along with the ability to navigate governance requirements and stakeholder expectations effectively.
- Comfort in engaging at executive level and driving change will be key to success in this role.
- Candidates who are immediately available will be prioritised.
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