Job Description

We are working with a bank in the UAE to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner. This role suits an experienced HR professional looking to work closely with senior stakeholders in a banking environment.

The Role

Reporting into the HR head, you will act as a business partner to senior leaders, aligning HR activity with business needs. The role covers the full HR remit, including policy, organisation design, talent, performance, and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to support people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Support organisation design and workforce planning
• Manage a range of HR activities including performance, talent, employee relations, and change
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Work across banking functions to deliver HR solutions

Requirements

• Currently based in the UAE and working within a bank (essential)
• Minimum 5 years' HR experience within a bank in the UAE
• Degree educated, with a relevant HR qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of HR policies, organisation design, and wider HR disciplines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across functions

Please note: Due to client requirements, only candidates currently based in the UAE and working within a bank will be considered.