HR Business Partner

Charterhouse; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an HR Business Partner for their Dubai office. This pivotal role entails supporting various HR functions across the Middle East and Asia, fostering relationships with teams, and ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude towards HR challenges.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in HR, with 3 years in Business Partnering or Advisory role.
• Expert knowledge of UAE labor law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support across core HR areas including recruitment and employee relations.
• Build trusted relationships with local teams and stakeholders.
• Support onboarding and performance management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Confident Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

HR Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources

HR Certifications (e.g., CIPD)

Job description

Charterhouse is working with a Global Professional Services Firm who is looking to hire a HR Business Partner to support their HR Function across the Middle East and Asia Region. This role will be placed within the firms Dubai Office. The HRBP will act as a key partner to the business, providing expert support across core HR areas including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, compliance, and training and development. In this role, the HRBP will build trusted relationships with local teams and stakeholders, offering day-to-day guidance on HR policies, benefits, and employee matters. This role will also support the onboarding of new hires and ensure a smooth transition throughout the employee lifecycle. The HRBP will work closely with the Resourcing team on hiring needs, advising on market trends and salary benchmarking. Additionally, this role will partner with managers to support performance and development across the teams to ensure a positive and high-performance culture.

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a Business Partnering or Advisory role, ideally within the Legal, Financial or Professional Services. Having expert knowledge of UAE labor law and HR best practices, including tax, visa, and regulatory requirements is essential. The ideal candidate will be a people person, confident communicator with excellent leadership with the ability to manage stakeholders. The candidate will be proactive, solution-oriented, and skilled in managing a broad range of HR responsibilities with discretion and professionalism. Successful applicants will be proficient in English communication skills, both written and verbal. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, or or HR certifications (e.g., CIPD) is preferable.