AVP, HR Business Partner (Emiratized Role)

About the Role
This position involves collaborating with n-2 and n-3 roles to understand their HR requirements, ensuring timely HR support, and contributing to the Group’s strategic objectives through aligned people plans and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Contribution

  • Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans for vertical alignment and horizontal integration with interfacing departmental strategies.

• People Management

  • Manage the achievement of assigned objectives through leadership of the assigned department(s) by setting individual objectives, managing performance, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
  • Lead talent development initiatives in collaboration with technical/discipline experts to ensure the availability of talent meeting business needs.
  • Act as a role model and promote adherence to organizational values and ethics to foster a value-driven culture.

• Budgeting and Financial Planning (if required)

  • Manage the preparation and recommendation of the department budget and monitor financial performance against the budget, ensuring all activities comply with approved guidelines.

• Advisory & Coaching

  • Develop strong partnerships with n-2 and n-3 roles, acting as an internal consultant to implement effective HR strategies and people plans supporting business goals.
  • Advise employees on HR policies and practices that align with the Group’s culture and growth ambitions, staying informed on current legislation and trends.
  • Coach and support managers in the performance management process to navigate complex employee relations issues.

• Collaboration

  • Engage with n-2 and n-3 roles and HR product partners to develop value propositions and products that enhance people performance and overall business capability.

• Organisational Restructuring

  • Influence and guide the scoping and implementation of organizational restructures, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic direction and business unit goals.

• Talent Development and Retention

  • Manage action plans that support succession, retention, and development of high-potential individuals and Emiratis in collaboration with HR product partners and management.

• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

  • Oversee the implementation of departmental policies and procedures to meet legislative requirements while delivering quality and cost-effective services.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Lead initiatives identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices.

• Reporting

  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all departmental reports in line with Group requirements and quality standards.

• Conflict of Interest

  • Assist key stakeholders in upholding Conflict of Interest and the Group's Code of Conduct policies, advising on management, policy, process, and breach escalation.

• Frameworks, Boundaries, & Decision Making Authority

  • Operate within the framework of Group policies and governance. Authorized to take decisions according to the approved authorization matrix.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 6 years of relevant experience in the banking sector, including at least 2 years in progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in a similar HR consultancy function.

Preferred / Beneficial

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources is preferred.