AVP, HR Business Partner (Emiratized Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking an HR leader to partner with senior colleagues to shape people plans aligned with the Group's strategic objectives. You will guide department strategy, drive talent development and ensure governance across policies and compliance.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, change management, and delivering cost-effective HR solutions while maintaining UAE banking standards and a strong people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
• 6 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 2 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in a similar HR consultancy function

Responsibilities

• Strategic Contribution: Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies
• People Management: Lead the department, set objectives, manage performance, develop and motivate staff to maximise sectional performance; lead talent development initiatives; act as a role model and drive ethical culture
• Budgeting and Financial Planning: If required, manage the preparation and monitoring of the department budget and financial performance
• Advisory & Coaching: Develop strong partnering relationships with n-2 and n-3 roles; diagnose, develop and implement effective HR strategies and people plans; advise and support employees on HR practices
• Collaboration: Engage with HR product partners to develop value propositions and products to improve people performance and business capability
• Organisational Restructuring: Influence scoping and implementation of restructures to align with strategic direction
• Talent Development and Retention: Manage succession, retention and development plans for high potential Emiratis
• Policies Systems Processes & Procedures: Implement and enforce department policies and controls; ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for system/process improvements and cost reductions
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate department reports meeting Group requirements
• Conflict of Interest: Support adherence to FAB Code of Conduct and related policies; advise on conflicts management
• Frameworks Boundaries & Decision Making Authority: Operate within Group policies and governance frameworks; authorized per the approval matrix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To work in partnership with n-2 and n-3 roles by understanding their HR requirements to ensure that they receive the needed HR support in timely manners and thus support the achievement of the Group s strategic objectives through aligned people plans and solutions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic ContributionEnsure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies
• People ManagementManage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the assigned department s by setting of individual objectives managing performance developing and motivating staff to maximise sectional performance Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department collaborating with technical discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the Group
• Budgeting and Financial Planningif required Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines
• Advisory & CoachingDevelop a strong partnering relationship with n-2 and n-3 roles in designated areas of the business acting as an internal consultant to diagnose develop and implement effective HR strategies and people plans which support business goals and drive sustained performance Advise guide and support all employees on all HR disciplines and policies to drive effective HR practices which are appropriate to the Group s culture size and growth ambitions Keep abreast of current legislation trends in order to develop practical and appropriate policies and procedures communicate and embed ensuring they are relevant to the ongoing needs of the Group Coach and support managers with performance management process to help them manage complex employee relations issues
• CollaborationEngage and collaborate with n-2 and n-3 and with HR product partners to develop value propositions and products for business in order to improve people performance and overall business capability
• Organisational RestructuringInfluence advise and guide the scoping and implementation of organisational restructures providing challenge and insight to ensure alignment with the Group s strategic direction and business unit goals
• Talent Development and RetentionManage the development of action plans to support succession retention and development of high potential individuals and Emiratis in collaboration with HR product partners and Manager in order to ensure business continuity and employee progression and development
• Policies Systems Processes & ProceduresManage and ensure effective implementation of the departmental policies procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural legislative requirements fulfilled while delivering a quality cost-effective service
• Continuous ImprovementLead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems processes and practices considering global standards productivity improvement and cost reduction
• ReportingEnsure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements policies and quality standards
• Conflict of InterestThe role holder will be expected to assist key stakeholders primarily Their Business Line Compliance Control Room and Group HR to ensure Conflicts of Interest and FABs Code of Conduct policies and protocols are upheld The role holder will also partner and advise the aforementioned on conflicts management policy process procedure and breach escalation including but not limited to core themes such as Gifts Entertainments Personal Account Dealing Outside Business Interests Activities Material Deals and Information Walls
• Frameworks Boundaries & Decision Making AuthorityFunctions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONSBachelor s degree in Business Administration Human Resources or related discipline 6 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 2 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in a similar HR consultancy function

Preferred Beneficial

Master s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources is preferred