Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead integrated HR support for our aviation and MRO priorities. You will serve as the senior HR advisor for the business area, guiding workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent development.

Initially an individual contributor, the role will evolve to supervise a Senior Specialist - HRBP, coordinating with the Group Head of HR and Centers of Excellence to translate enterprise HR

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in HR, including senior HR business partnering or leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s degree and HR certification preferred.
• Experience in aviation, MRO, aerospace, or technical industries is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence in a matrix environment.
• Proven ability to lead HR initiatives that drive measurable improvements and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal HR advisor, aligning people initiatives with business priorities and providing guidance to leaders.
• Own end-to-end HR delivery across the employee lifecycle, initially as an individual contributor and later supervising a Senior Specialist.
• Lead organizational design, restructuring, and transformation initiatives to meet operational needs.
• Drive performance management, coach leaders on feedback, and promote company values and culture.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Lead workforce planning and collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment priorities.
• Provide senior advisory on employee relations, engagement initiatives, and a respectful work environment.
• Coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement HR programs effectively.

Skills

Strategic HR

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Org design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree

Job description

SANAD1158 - Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Company:

Sanad Aerotech

Department:

Human Resources & Admin

Section:

HR Management

Sub-Section:

Not Applicable

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Closing Date:

10-Sep-2026

About the Role

The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) is a pivotal role responsible for providing integrated, end-to-end HR support aligned with Sanad’s aviation and aero-engine MRO business priorities. Acting as the lead HR advisor for the assigned business area, the Senior HRBP delivers senior-level guidance across workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, talent development, employee relations, and engagement. Initially operating as an individual contributor, the role will evolve to supervise a Senior Specialist - HRBP, ensuring quality and consistency in HR services. Working closely with the Group Head of HR and HR Centers of Excellence, the Senior HRBP translates enterprise HR strategies into actionable people plans and serves as the principal link between business needs and coordinated HR solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership and Business Advisory: Serve as the principal HR advisor, aligning people initiatives with business priorities and providing evidence-based recommendations to leaders.
• End-to-End HR Delivery Ownership: Manage coordinated HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle, initially as an individual contributor and later overseeing a Senior Specialist.
• Organizational Effectiveness and Change Execution: Lead organizational design, restructuring, and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and effective change adoption.
• Performance Management and Culture Enablement: Drive performance management processes, coach leaders on feedback and development, and promote Sanad’s values and workplace culture.
• Leadership Development and Succession Support: Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong leadership pipeline and promote internal mobility.
• Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition Alignment: Lead workforce planning aligned with business growth, collaborate with Talent Acquisition for recruitment priorities, and mitigate workforce risks.
• Employee Relations, Experience and Engagement: Provide senior advice on employee relations, lead engagement initiatives, and promote a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• HR Integration and COE Collaboration: Act as the link between business and HR Centers of Excellence, ensuring aligned and effective implementation of HR programs and services.

Who we are looking for

We seek a seasoned HR professional with 10 to 12 years of progressive experience, including senior HR business partnering or comparable leadership roles, preferably within aviation, MRO, aerospace, or technical industries. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a Master’s degree and recognized HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred. Demonstrated expertise in strategic HR partnering, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and employee relations is essential. Strong business acumen in aviation MRO operations, proven ability to influence in a matrix environment, and experience leading HR initiatives that drive measurable improvements are critical. The candidate should possess excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with readiness to supervise and develop HR team members as the function expands.