HR Governance & MIS Specialist

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi seeks an HR Governance & MIS Specialist to support governance, compliance, and operational risk across HR. The role emphasizes timely control activities and data analytics collaboration within the HR function.

The candidate should have 1+ year in HR/MIS, strong communication skills, and a confidential, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HRM, business admin, organizational psychology or related field.
• 1+ years in HR role with MIS or operational risk exposure preferred.
• Strong writing and documentation skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in governance, risk, compliance domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HR governance manager in implementing governance and compliance frameworks.
• Maintain dashboards and trackers for governance actions and KPI tracking.
• Assist in disciplinary actions and closure on HR systems.
• Coordinate BRCC meetings and documentation in HR systems.
• Support MIS reporting and balance scorecard management.
• Collaborate with HR departments to collect KRIs and update systems.
• Contribute to policy and procedure oversight updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Documentation

Project management

Discretion

Creative problem solving

Data analyst experience

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HRM / Business Admin / Organizational Psychology

Job description

Job description

Role: HR Governance & MIS Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi

This position is for UAE Nationals only.

Role purpose:

• To support the HR Governance Manager in implementing and maintaining robust governance, compliance, and operational risk frameworks across the HR function.
• The HR Governance Specialist ensures timely execution of control activities, supports disciplinary processes, and facilitates closure of governance-related actions in alignment with ADIB policies and regulatory standards and the ability to support the MIS and data analytics team.

Key accountabilities of the role:

Governance & Risk Management:

• Assist in conducting HR risk assessments and control testing (RCSA).
• Monitor and close Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) on the GRC system.
• Support the execution and documentation of BRCC meetings.
• Ensure compliance, Central Bank, and fraud-related risks are captured and mitigated within HR RCSA.
• Maintain dashboards and trackers for governance actions and provide updates to the HR Governance Manager.

Disciplinary & Fraud Governance:

• Support the HR Governance Manager in executing disciplinary actions and ensuring closure on the E-HR system.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling disciplinary cases.
• Assist in updating the HR Disciplinary Framework and creating awareness across HR sections.

Action Management & Operational Support:

• Track and follow up on Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and audit observations.
• Ensure all actions tagged to HR are communicated and closed within agreed timelines.
• Support HR Governance Manager in resolving governance-related issues.

MIS reporting & Balance scorecard Management:

• Support the MIS team in preparing the Central Bank reports
• Support in managing the HR group Balance scorecard and follow-up with all departments to ensure compliance with the agreed targets.
• Coordinate with different HR departments to collect the updated KRIs and update it in the system.
• Involved in HR Systems Information and HR Projects

Policy & Procedure Oversight:

• Support in the development, review, and amendment of HR policies and procedures ensuring they are updated in line with regulations and approvals.

Professional skills:

• Strong organizational and self-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Solid writing and documentation skills.
• Project and process management capabilities.
• Discretion and confidentiality in sensitive matters.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required education:

• Bachelor’s Degree: In Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

Previous experience required (if any):

• 1+ years in HR related role and experience in MIS or Operational Risk Management