The Vice President – HR Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, HR Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Performance & Rewards, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Emiratisation, People Transformation), external regulators, and Division Heads. This role will play a pivotal part in aligning people strategy with business priorities, driving a high-performance culture, and enabling workforce transformation. The role reports to theExecutive Vice President & Head of HR Business Partnering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, ensuring alignment of people practices with business objectives.
• Lead organisational design, change management, and workforce planning to support business growth and agility.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, shaping culture and embedding values of customer-centricity, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee employee lifecycle management, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, development, retention, and succession planning.
• Monitor and manage manpower budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness while meeting talent needs.
• Partner with the Emiratisation team to champion nationalisation development and career mobility.
• Provide coaching and advisory support to senior executives on HR matters, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations, labour law, and international HR best practices.
• Leverage HR analytics and workforce insights to influence decisions and address business challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Education :Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience :10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HRBP leadership role within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience in strategic HR partnering, organisational design, and transformation projects.
• Strong background in UAE labour law, GCC HR practices, and financial services regulations.
• Industry Exposure :Banking, Financial Services, or related highly regulated industries.