About the job

An exciting opportunity within an Abu Dhabi-headquarted investment firm is seeking an experienced & strategically savvy Head of Human Resources (HR). This is a newly created role as part of transformation and company growth plans, and would suit a leader who enjoys the challenge of driving change and ensuring HR is seen as a strategic business function for key decision making.

The position will be based in ADGM, and report to the CEO / Managing Partner. As a trusted adviser to senior leadership, the role leads the entire HR function across topics such as workforce planning, talent management, organisational development, performance, reward, employee relations and HR operations. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and ensures that people practices are commercially sound, compliant and aligned with the culture and standards of an investment organisation.

• Responsibilities OverviewResponsible across People Strategy & Executive Partnership, Talent, Performance & Leadership, Reward, Culture & Employee Experience, Governance, Risk & HR Operations, Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Develop and deliver the people strategy, HR plan and budget, aligning workforce priorities, organisational structure and talent requirements with business growth.
• Advise the Managing Partner and senior leadership on succession, reward, culture, senior appointments, retention, performance and key people risks.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment standards and performance management to attract, develop and retain high-calibre talent aligned with business priorities.
• Establish succession, talent review and leadership development frameworks that strengthen capability, accelerate high-potential talent and support long-term organisational growth.
• Develop competitive reward and benefits programmes, supported by market benchmarking and clear governance, while driving employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Oversee the employee experience across the full lifecycle, using workforce insights to strengthen accountability, inclusion, development, mobility and retention.
• Strengthen HR governance and compliance across policies, employee relations, payroll, immigration, benefits, systems and vendor management.
• Establish robust HR reporting and controls, using workforce data and continuous process improvement to enhance service quality, risk management, confidentiality and data protection.
• Lead and develop the HR team, setting clear priorities, accountability and service standards to ensure effective delivery across the function.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships, while leading change management and communication for key organisational and people initiatives.

Full job description

This role is for a career-driven professional with a strong track record — someone who sets a high bar, thrives in a fast-moving, high-standards environment, and enjoys building relationships as much as filling roles. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you'll own the recruitment function end-to-end with real autonomy and visibility across the firm.

What you'll do

• Strategic workforce planning
• Manage end-to-end recruitment across legal, support and operational roles — from intake briefing to offer
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through direct sourcing, networking and proactive outreach
• Sourcing and headhunting: leverage professional networks and headhunting strategies across the primary UAE job boards
• Screen, shortlist and coordinate interviews, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience
• Strengthen our employer brand across LinkedIn and other channels
• Track and report on hiring metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, pipeline health)
• Support onboarding and contribute to wider HR and people initiatives

What we're looking for:

• An exceptional, career-driven professional with a strong background in recruitment, ideally within legal or professional services
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including senior and specialist roles
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations across both DIFC and the UAE mainland
• Strong sourcing skills and confidence engaging passive candidates
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or a related discipline

Why CVML

• Direct access to partners and exposure to international, cross-border work
• A lean, high-calibre team where you own your function and your impact is visible
• The opportunity to define and grow our talent strategy as the firm scales

Reports to: Director of Operations

Pay: From AED15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person