HR Strategy Lead - Emiratisation role
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About This Role
About the Role
Our client, a prestigious UAE-based Foundation representing the UAE on global platforms, international forums, and world expos, is seeking an experienced and strategic HR professional to join their leadership team.
This is a senior-level opportunity for local professional who can act as a trusted thinking partner to leadership, helping shape and drive the organization’s people strategy, culture, organizational effectiveness, and long-term HR vision.
The ideal candidate will bring strong HR experience within the UAE market, combined with a strategic mindset, emotional intelligence, and the ability to operate within a high-profile and purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with senior leadership and stakeholders on HR strategy and organizational development initiatives
- Develop and implement people strategies aligned with the Foundation’s long-term vision and objectives
- Act as a strategic advisor and thinking partner on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational structure
- Lead initiatives focused on employee engagement, culture development, leadership capability, and performance management
- Review and enhance HR policies, frameworks, and governance in line with UAE regulations and best practices
- Support the attraction, development, and retention of high-performing talent
- Drive HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and people practices
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders where required
Candidate Profile
- Local candidate is preferred
- Graduate from New York University Abu Dhabi preferred
- Experience within Human Resources in the UAE market is essential
- Open to candidates from approximately 2 to 20+ years of experience, provided they demonstrate strong strategic capability and leadership potential
- Background in corporate, government, foundations, family offices, or professional organizations preferred
- Strong understanding of UAE employment practices and organizational culture
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and cultural awareness
• Strategic HR Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Planning
• Culture & Engagement
- Leadership Advisory
- Stakeholder Management
- HR Transformation
• Emotional Intelligence & Communication
What the Client is Looking For
A highly capable HR professional who can contribute beyond operational HR and become a true strategic partner to leadership — someone who can help shape the future direction of the Foundation while representing UAE values, excellence, and vision on a global stage.
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