Regional HR Business Partner

Grafton Recruitment

Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE

Full Time

Senior

Onsite

3 weeks ago

Strategic HR PartneringTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningEmployee RelationsPerformance Management

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We are currently supporting an international engineering & consulting organization headquartered in Northern Europe in the search for an experienced HR Business Partner based in Abu Dhabi.
In this regional role, you will partner closely with business leaders across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Azerbaijan, driving strategic HR initiatives while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strong employee engagement across multiple markets.
The successful candidate will support a regional workforce of approximately 60–70 employees while collaborating with global stakeholders across a highly international organization operating across five continents.

Strategic HR partnering with regional leadership teams across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Azerbaijan
Act as the primary HR contact for a regional employee population of approximately 60–70 employees
Talent management, workforce planning & succession planning
Employee relations, employee engagement & labor law compliance across multiple countries
Performance management, leadership support & organizational development
HR process optimization and HR systems implementation
Support regional growth, transformation and change management initiatives
Collaborate with global HR teams and business leaders across an international matrix organization

Approximately 10 years of progressive HR experience, including roles such as Talent Acquisition Specialist/Manager, HR Generalist and HR Business Partner
Several years of HR Business Partner experience within an international environment
Proven experience supporting employee populations in small to mid sized organizations or business units (approximately 60–70 employees)
Strong exposure to GCC / Middle East HR operations with focus on UAE
Mandatory experience within Engineering, Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial Services, Infrastructure or related technical industries
Experience working within globally operating organizations and international matrix structures
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic mindset combined with a hands on approach
Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively with regional and global leadership teams
Fluent English skills, written as well as spoken, are mandatory

Regional HR scope across the Middle East and Caucasus region
Opportunity to work for a globally active organization headquartered in Northern Europe
International and collaborative environment with stakeholders across five continents
Attractive compensation package including expatriate benefits
Abu Dhabi based position with regional responsibility and high visibility within the organization