Vice President - HR Business Partner Rak Bank

Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, ensuring alignment of people practices with business objectives.

Lead organisational design, change management, and workforce planning to support business growth and agility.

Drive employee engagement initiatives, shaping culture and embedding values of customer-centricity, accountability, and innovation.

Oversee employee lifecycle management, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, development, retention, and succession planning.

Monitor and manage manpower budgets, ensuring cost effectiveness while meeting talent needs.

Partner with the Emiratisation team to champion nationalisation development and career mobility.

Provide coaching and advisory support to senior executives on HR matters, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations, labour law, and international HR best practices.

Leverage HR analytics and workforce insights to influence decisions and address business challenges.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business goals into impactful people strategies.

Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence at executive and board levels.

Problem Solving: Strong capability in managing complex workforce challenges with pragmatic solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading HRBP teams and working in matrix structures.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in HR analytics, workforce planning, and predictive insights.

Cultural Awareness: Adept at navigating diverse, multicultural environments within the UAE and GCC.