Human Resources Business Partner (Dubai Branch)

Role overview

The Human Resources Business Partner for the Dubai branch will act as a strategic HR advisor across the UAE branch, helping deliver people initiatives that support the bank’s goals. This position works closely with business and support teams to provide practical HR solutions, answer employee and manager queries, and guide people-related decisions.

The role is responsible for ensuring HR services are delivered consistently and in line with policy, regulations, and internal standards. It also supports branch-level operational and administrative needs to help maintain business continuity and a strong performance-driven culture. In addition, the position oversees the PRO function for the branch and helps ensure compliance with UAE labour legislation, immigration rules, and applicable government requirements through coordination with relevant entities where needed.

Key responsibilities

• Work with HR colleagues to deliver support services on time and in line with agreed service levels.
• Partner with business and support leaders to assess current and future staffing needs and shape workforce planning and hiring plans.
• Drive Emiratization initiatives by coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet nationalization requirements and expectations.
• Monitor updates from the CBUAE and other authorities, brief HR leadership on changes, and help embed those changes into HR operations, staffing, and branch processes.
• Review and adapt HR policies and procedures so they remain aligned with UAE labour law and government guidance while improving efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinate with recruitment teams and hiring managers on sourcing, interviews, and selection for internal and external candidates against approved job specifications.
• Support the preparation and release of employment offers in line with approved compensation and benefits guidelines.
• Handle pre-employment verification, including service certificates and reference checks, to maintain accuracy and integrity of employee records.
• Manage onboarding from start to finish, ensuring all documents are complete and compliant and that new joiners are introduced through structured induction programs.
• Support performance management activities with the OD team, including goal setting, self-evaluations, reviews, and normalization.
• Participate in salary review discussions and help communicate outcomes clearly to the relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the drafting and issuance of job descriptions for branch employees.
• Support career development initiatives by helping coordinate structured learning and development programs.
• Advise on HR policies, employee relations matters, and disciplinary actions, including investigations and report writing with practical recommendations.
• Represent HR in grievance meetings and corrective action discussions to help ensure fair, compliant resolution of concerns.

Qualifications and experience

• A university degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related field is required.
• A master’s degree in management or a related discipline will be considered an advantage.
• Applicants should bring 8 to 12 years of overall experience in relevant discipline-specific responsibilities.
• Experience in generalist HR operations or administration in a supervisory role is expected.
• Previous Emiratization experience in financial services or a related industry is required.
• Experience in banking or operations roles will be an added benefit.

Additional notes

This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a full-time, onsite position. The vacancy count was not specified. No salary, stipend, start date, or application deadline was provided.