Senior Manager - HC Business Partner UAEN

e7 Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

e7 Group is seeking a Senior Manager - Human Capital Business Partner in Abu Dhabi to lead the Human Capital Business Partnering function. You will advise executive leadership on workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, and people initiatives to drive business growth.

The role requires extensive HC leadership experience, partnership with BUs, and strong mastery of UAE Labour Law, with focus on Emiratisation and governance across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Master's degree in HR, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
• Professional HR certification (CIPD/SHRM/SPHR) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Capital Business Partner function with governance.
• Partner with leaders to translate strategy into workforce plans.
• Advise C-level on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and culture.
• Oversee manpower planning, budgeting, and organizational design.
• Drive talent management, succession, leadership development, and governance.
• Strengthen employee engagement, culture, and change management.
• Oversee complex employee relations with UAE Labour Law compliance.
• Lead Emiratisation and localization efforts for UAE Nationals.
• Monitor productivity and risks with data-driven insights.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Change management

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organizational design

HR governance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/BA

Master's Degree in HR or MBA

Professional certification (CIPD/SHRM/SPHR)

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Manager - Human Capital Business Partner

We are seeking a strategic and business-focused Senior Manager - Human Capital Business Partner to lead the Human Capital Business Partnering function across e7 Group. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and people initiatives that support business growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Capital Business Partner function, ensuring consistent service delivery and governance across the Group.
• Partner with business leaders to translate Human Capital strategy into actionable workforce and organizational plans.
• Act as a strategic advisor to C-level executives on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent, and culture initiatives.
• Lead annual manpower planning, workforce budgeting, and organizational design initiatives to support business objectives.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and performance governance across business units.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, culture, and change management initiatives.
• Oversee complex employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
• Lead Emiratization initiatives, workforce localization efforts, and development pathways for UAE Nationals.
• Monitor workforce productivity, organizational effectiveness, and people-related risks through data-driven insights and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, MBA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive Human Capital experience, including significant exposure to strategic HR leadership.
• At least 7 years of experience in Human Capital Business Partnering supporting senior executives and business leaders.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading HR teams within complex, diversified, or multi-entity organizations.
• Strong expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and HR governance.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Labour Law and people-related compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, influencing, and leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational transformation.

Join e7 Group and be part of a dynamic organization committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth across diverse industries.