Human Capital Business Partner

Overview

Responsibilities

• Implement HC strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory standards; partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the main advisor on HC matters, managing employee relations with fairness and ensuring full compliance with UAE Labor Law and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Lead performance management, development planning, and talent reviews; support succession planning and capability-building initiatives with Learning & Talent Development.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards on salary reviews, promotions, and policy execution; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding; coach junior HC team members to build capability.
• Use HC analytics to provide workforce insights; support engagement, retention, diversity, and Emiratization initiatives; promote person-centered care and a culture of excellence and learning.

Qualifications

• Possesses 7+ years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in leadership, or 5+ years developed through structured internal succession planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s/CIPD/SHRM a plus.
• 7 years of progressive HR/HC experience with strong business partnering exposure; healthcare sector experience in the UAE preferred.
• Proven strength in employee relations, coaching managers, and navigating UAE labor law & healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with HR analytics (dashboards, reporting) to drive data‑based recommendations and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; confident influencing at multiple levels.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.