Human Resources Business Partner

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

Job summary

A global alternative investment manager in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner. The role involves shaping people strategy, managing employee relations, and driving organizational effectiveness. Candidates should possess a degree in HR or related fields, with over 10 years of HR experience, including 4 years in HRBP roles. Proficiency with HR analytics and tools is essential, along with knowledge of UAE employment laws. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, at least 4 years in an HRBP or client-facing role.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or private markets is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Drive people strategy and culture initiatives for high performance.
• Partner with leadership on headcount planning and strategic workforce initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UAE employment laws and ADGM regulations.

Skills

Workforce planning

Performance management

Compensation frameworks

Employee relations

Organizational effectiveness

Data and analytics proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field

CIPD/SHRM or equivalent

Tools

Enterprise HRIS

Workday

SuccessFactors

Power BI

Job description

Firm Overview

Lunate is a partner-led, independent global alternative investment manager headquartered in Abu Dhabi. With over $110 billion in assets under management, Lunate invests across private and public markets, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, real assets, public equities, and public credit. The firm is committed to delivering customized investment solutions through separate managed accounts, co-investments, direct investments, and thematic strategies.

Job Purpose

The HR Business Partner is a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers across one or more Lunate investment platforms (e.g., Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, Real Assets, Public Equities/Public Credit) and corporate functions. The HRBP drives people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives that enable high performance, scalability, and compliance in a fast‑growing, global alternatives firm.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Partnership & Workforce Planning

• Translate business goals into a practical people plan (capability, capacity, costs) for the assigned portfolio; shape org design and growth plans while maintaining lean, high‑performing teams.
• Partner with leadership on headcount planning, location strategy, succession and bench strength for investment and corporate roles.

Organization Effectiveness

• Lead change management for org restructures, integrations, and process improvements; build adoption plans that sustain behavior change and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate org health diagnostics, engagement surveys, and action plans.

Employee Relations & Policy Compliance

• Serve as the point of contact for employee relations matters; conduct fair, thorough, and well‑documented case management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE employment laws and ADGM regulations (where applicable), internal policies, and regulatory standards; elevate risk proactively.

HR Analytics & Governance

• Use data to inform decisions (headcount, attrition, internal mobility, compensation, engagement, performance distributions); build simple dashboards and narratives that move leaders to action.
• Maintain strong governance: documentation, approvals, audit readiness, and confidentiality, consistent with Lunate Human Capital policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field; CIPD/SHRM (or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years’ progressive HR experience with at least 4 years in an HRBP or client‑facing HR role; financial services/asset management/private markets exposure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, performance management, compensation frameworks, employee relations, and org effectiveness.
• Comfort with data and analytics; proficiency in enterprise HRIS and reporting tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Power BI or similar).
• Strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a high‑performance environment.
• Knowledge of UAE employment laws and ADGM Employment Regulations (as applicable) and global HR best practices.