Chief People Strategy & Transformation Leader

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of HR Strategy & Planning to shape and execute the enterprise people strategy, aligning with business priorities and growth ambitions. You will advise the GCHRO on workforce planning, talent, organizational capability, and performance priorities, leading HR governance and transformation initiatives.

You will drive leadership development, succession readiness, and high-performance culture, overseeing enterprise learning, performance

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise HR strategy and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of UAE labor law and Emiratization context.
• Proven senior stakeholder leadership and change programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise talent acquisition and onboarding aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment governance, ensuring compliance and service excellence.
• Strengthen employer brand and sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent.
• Lead HR analytics and market insights to improve hiring quality and efficiency.
• Promote fair, merit-based hiring while advancing Emiratization objectives.
• Define and lead the learning strategy to develop critical capabilities and leadership.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Executive dashboards

Stakeholder management

Emiratization knowledge

Job description

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of HR Strategy & Planning to shape and execute the enterprise people strategy, aligning with business priorities and growth ambitions. You will advise the GCHRO on workforce planning, talent, organizational capability, and performance priorities, leading HR governance and transformation initiatives.

You will drive leadership development, succession readiness, and high-performance culture, overseeing enterprise learning, performance