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Robert Walters is supporting a leading financial organization in Abu Dhabi to find a Lead Human Capital Business Partner. The role reports to the CHRO and CEO, driving the full HC agenda including workforce planning, change management, ER, performance, and talent.
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Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic Human Capital Business Partner, advising leadership and driving HC strategy across assigned business units
- Translate HC strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and workforce needs
- Lead workforce planning and talent management initiatives, including succession planning, recruitment, and retention strategies
- Oversee employee relations, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
- Drive compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with organizational goals
- Support development and execution of learning & development and performance management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with HC policies and labour laws, while driving HC operations, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with stakeholders across the business, leveraging data and HC metrics to inform decision making and enhance employee engagement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM SCP, PHR) is preferred
- Overall Experience: 10 years similar financial services sector with at least 4 years' experience with growing managerial accountability
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Role Overview
- We are currently supporting the search for a Lead Human Capital Business Partner for a leading financial organization in Abu Dhabi.
- The role partners closely with business leadership, reporting directly to the CHRO and CEO, and drives the full Human Capital agenda across workforce planning, change management, ER, performance, and talent.
- It requires solid stakeholder management experience, strong ER/PM capability, and involvement in HC policy, systems, and ERP enhancements.
- The scope is strategic and visible shaping people priorities, advising leaders, and influencing organisation wide decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic Human Capital Business Partner, advising leadership and driving HC strategy across assigned business units
- Translate HC strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and workforce needs
- Lead workforce planning and talent management initiatives, including succession planning, recruitment, and retention strategies
- Oversee employee relations, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
- Drive compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with organizational goals
- Support development and execution of learning & development and performance management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with HC policies and labour laws, while driving HC operations, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with stakeholders across the business, leveraging data and HC metrics to inform decision making and enhance employee engagement
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM SCP, PHR) is preferred.
- Overall Experience: 10 years similar financial services sector with at least 4 years' experience with growing managerial accountability in roles within similar operations.
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