Director - Human Capital Business Partner

Director, Senior HR Business Partner, Core42, Abu Dhabi – UAE

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure—positioning ourselves at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Opportunity

As the Director, Senior HR Business Partner, you will partner with executive leadership to shape and execute a forward-thinking people strategy aligned with Core42’s business transformation agenda. This is a pivotal leadership role, acting as a trusted advisor to senior management and driving enterprise-wide initiatives that advance organizational agility, talent excellence, and workforce scalability. You’ll influence decisions across organization design, leadership development, workforce planning, and cultural transformation, ensuring HR programs and business objectives are seamlessly aligned to enable sustainable growth, innovation, and performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leaders, embedding HR strategy into business planning and decision-making.
• Drive execution of workforce strategies that support scaling, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead the design and implementation of organizational structures that enhance agility, performance, and capability.
• Influence senior leadership on talent development, succession planning, and long-term leadership pipeline strategies.
• Act as a key advisor and coach to senior leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness and strengthen company culture.
• Provide strategic oversight on complex people-related risks, employee relations, and cultural change initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to anticipate workforce trends and proactively address talent challenges.
• Represent HR in cross-functional forums, driving enterprise planning and alignment across business functions.
• Lead HR workstreams in M&A, integrations, or business restructuring to ensure business continuity and employee engagement.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being as critical enablers of high performance and innovation.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Required Skills / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including strategic business partnering at senior executive levels.
• Proven track record of advising and influencing C-suite leaders and driving enterprise HR initiatives.
• Deep expertise in organization design, transformation, change management, and enterprise talent strategy.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to link people strategies to business results.
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed, and transformation-intensive environments.
• Preferred Skills / Qualifications
• Global HR exposure and experience managing diverse, multicultural teams.
• Strong facilitation and coaching capabilities with senior leadership.
• Data-driven approach to workforce planning, decision-making, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success leading through ambiguity and driving large-scale change.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across multiple stakeholder groups.
  
  

What Working At Core42 Offers

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. At Core42, we build a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and high performance. We are united by our values:

• Grit – overcoming challenges with resilience and determination.
• Passion – driving excellence in everything we do.
• Impact – creating meaningful change and inspiring progress.
  
  

Our team members thrive in an environment where every contribution propels us forward. Together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary package aligned with skills and experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Exclusive discount benefits via Esaad and Fazaa programs.
• Comprehensive family medical coverage including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Continuous learning opportunities through premium global learning platforms.