Assistant Vice President Human Resources

Job Title: AVP Human ResourceDepartment: Global HR TeamReports To: Director, Group Operations & HRLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEBudget: Up to 35K AEDELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:• 18+ years of progressive HR leadership experience• Proven track record in multi-country organizations• Strong expertise in labor law compliance and governance frameworks• Experienced in managing senior stakeholders and leadership teams• Strong builder of HR frameworks, policies, and governance• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilityJob Role:This role requires a seasoned HR leader capable of combining strategic enterprise thinking with strong operational governance. The incumbent will be responsible for building scalable HR frameworks, driving organizational effectiveness, and ensuring robust compliance across a complex, multi-entity, multi-country environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead group HR strategy, organizational structure, and governance frameworks across regionsDesign and implement HR policies, SOPs, and scalable operating models aligned to business growthEnsure Labor compliance and broader global regulatory adherenceOwn manpower planning, organization design, and workforce optimizationDrive end-to-end talent lifecycle management including hiring, performance, engagement, and exitsDevelop and institutionalize compensation & benefits frameworks, including pay-for-performance and rewards systemsEstablish robust performance management systems and leadership development frameworksOversee employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, and grievance handlingLead HR operations excellence, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement initiativesMaintain organizational structures, job descriptions, and HR documentation systemsDrive recruitment strategy including sourcing models, selection processes, and manpower planning with business headsOversee onboarding, offer management, salary negotiations, and exit processesDevelop employee benefits programs and manage vendor partnershipsConduct compensation benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay structure reviewsEnsure consistent compliance with SOPs, HR policies, and statutory requirementsSupport leadership on employee relations and legal/disciplinary mattersDrive HR transformation initiatives including performance-linked pay and rewards systemsContribute to talent pipeline development aligned with business objectivesImprove HR systems, processes, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement