Human Resources Director

Aventus; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Abu Dhabi-based organization is seeking a seasoned Head of Human Resources to elevate the people strategy and support key business initiatives. This leadership role requires a strategic and operational expert with extensive experience in high-performance settings. The successful candidate will refine HR practices and foster an inclusive culture while partnering with the executive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years in HR, with experience in business consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive team with HR insights to shape business decisions.
• Design and implement HR strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Champion company values in HR programs.

Skills

Data-driven insights

HR strategy development

Employee relations

Cultural competency

Mentorship and coaching

Job description

Overview

Aventus Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Role: Head of Human Resources

Contract duration - 2-3 year contract renewed annually

About the Role

A leading Abu Dhabi-based organization is seeking a seasoned Head of Human Resources to drive the people strategy and support business growth. This position requires a strategic and operational leader with a proven track record in high-performance environments, ideally within global consulting or professional services firms. The successful candidate will build scalable HR practices, strengthen talent pipelines, and foster a culture of excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Head of HR will ensure best-in-class employee experience while maintaining operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partner to Leadership
  • Advise the executive team with data-driven HR insights to shape business decisions.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Lead workforce planning, succession management, and organizational development initiatives.
• Building for Scale
  • Refine and optimize HR policies, processes, and systems across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Oversee compensation, benefits, and reward programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE labor law and maintain HR systems governance and reporting integrity.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team, setting clear goals and high standards of execution.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that values cultural and linguistic diversity.
  • Build HR capabilities to operate as a true business partner to the wider organization.
• Culture & Employee Experience
  • Champion company values and embed them into HR programs and initiatives.
  • Oversee employee engagement, recognition, and well-being strategies.
  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Data-Driven HR
  • Develop HR dashboards and analytics to track key KPIs such as turnover, productivity, and recruitment costs.
  • Use people analytics to deliver proactive insights and support evidence-based decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with business units to address workforce challenges and provide tailored HR solutions.
  • Drive integration between HR and business functions, ensuring HR directly supports delivery excellence.
  • Design leadership development frameworks to prepare future leaders for critical roles.
  • Assess current talent, identifying skills, potential, and readiness for advancement.
  • Implement tailored development plans including mentorship, coaching, and leadership programs.
  • Build depth in succession pipelines to ensure continuity across executive, technical, and client-facing roles.

Mandatory Requirements

• minimum of 12 years in HR
• Business consultancy experience

Why This Role Matters

This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of growth and transformation. You will define what world-class HR looks like in a high-performance environment—shaping culture, building scalable infrastructure, and ensuring the people agenda directly drives business success.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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