Startup HR Architect: Build People & Culture from Scratch

IFBS Project Management Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing management consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional to build the People & Culture function from the ground up. This role is focused on designing HR systems, defining company culture, and collaborating with leadership to shape business decisions. Ideal candidates will have experience in startups, be comfortable in ambiguous situations, and possess strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. This position offers a unique opportunity to create impactful HR frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shaping and building HR function from scratch.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Build HR / People & Culture from zero.
• Design hiring, onboarding, performance, and development systems.
• Define and implement company culture and values.
• Partner with leadership on people and business decisions.
• Create practical compensation and accountability frameworks.

Skills

Experience building HR in startups or growing companies

Comfortable with ambiguity

Business-minded

Clear, direct communicator

Job description

A growing management consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional to build the People & Culture function from the ground up. This role is focused on designing HR systems, defining company culture, and collaborating with leadership to shape business decisions. Ideal candidates will have experience in startups, be comfortable in ambiguous situations, and possess strong communication skills in both English and Arabic. This position offers a unique opportunity to create impactful HR frameworks.