HR Business Partner

Boskalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marine services provider is seeking an HR Business Partner in Abu Dhabi to drive human excellence programs and support organizational growth. The role involves partnering with management, managing HR processes, and fostering workplace culture. Candidates should have proven experience in HR in an international context and knowledge of UAE labor law. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive onboarding process.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Welcoming onboarding process

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within an international setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coaching and supporting employees.
• Familiarity with HR strategy formulation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to provide proactive HR advice.
• Manage and execute various HR processes including recruitment and performance appraisals.
• Drive organizational change initiatives through HR guidance.

Skills

Experience as HR business partner in an international company

People oriented attitude

Knowledge of UAE labour law and HR best practices

Proactive and outspoken personality

Hands-on approach

Job description

Human Excellence is one of the key pillars of the Boskalis Corporate Business Plan and as an HR Business Partner at our Abu Dhabi office you will have the opportunity to make your mark by championing this vision. Through strong HR business partnership you will support both our existing teams and the new ones we are adding as part of our continued growth.

We are establishing a dynamic and futurefocused organization in Abu Dhabi to support our business and projects worldwide aiming to grow to around 500 employees by the end of 2027 with continued expansion well into the years ahead.

As HR Business Partner you will be responsible for serving as an HR business partner driving human excellence programs that support the development of the organization and people. You will play a key role in fostering corporate values strengthening our workplace culture and enabling our people to perform at their best.

Your responsibilities as an HR business partner are:

• Partner with (senior) management and designated departments to provide proactive HR advice and support aligning people solutions with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Managing and executing HR processes: recruitment salary reviews staff planning performance appraisals talent management and succession planning.
• Coach and support employees on a wide range of HR topics to enhance engagement development and performance.
• Drive and support organizational change initiatives by providing HR guidance facilitating change management processes and ensuring smooth transitions for employees and teams.
• Lead allocated HR programs and projects from initiation to implementation ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with local laws labor legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Oversee accurate administration of employee data and ensure clear and timely HR-related communication with employees.

Your qualities

You can make your mark as an HR business partner if you have:

• Proven experience as HR business partner in an international company.
• People oriented attitude.
• Knowledge of UAE labour law and HR best practices.
• Proactive and outspoken personality.
• Hands‑on approach paired with the ability to contribute towards HR strategy.

Qualifications

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of the HR team in Abu Dhabi.
• Where you will work: You will work from our beautiful office in Abu Dhabi. There are possibilities that you will visit projects and other branch offices.
• Fulltime/ part- time job: The position of the HR business partner is a fulltime job.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for the HR business partner vacancy is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job we will invite you for two or more interviews. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure we warmly welcome you to our organization.

Additional Information

We will be happy to answer your questions about the position of HR business partner. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However our recruitment process is not structured this way at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time