[Hiring] Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Abu Dhabi UAE
Position: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Date Posted: November 9, 2025
Industry: Diversified Holding (F&B, Logistics, Real Estate)
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 20+ years progressive HR experience; 5+ years in senior HR leadership within the GCC
Qualification: CIPD or SHRM preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree advantageous)
Salary: AED 85,000–105,000 per month + family benefits
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
Le Chêne has been exclusively retained by a diversified Abu Dhabi holding group operating across F&B, logistics and real estate to identify a strategic Chief Human Resources Officer who will shape the people agenda for six operating companies and a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees.
Scope of the Role:
- Oversee HR operations across six subsidiaries, providing leadership and governance for a 1,200-strong employee base.
- Lead UAE labour law transformation initiatives and own Emiratisation strategy and delivery.
- Design and implement executive compensation frameworks, succession planning and performance management for senior leadership.
- Drive cultural transformation efforts that align the group’s values with business strategy and growth plans.
- Partner with the executive team on organisation design, talent attraction, retention, and leadership development.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven track record with 20+ years in human resources and at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role within the GCC.
- Strong experience in large, multi-sector organisations or holding groups.
- Demonstrated expertise in compensation & benefits design, change management, Emiratisation and UAE labour law.
- Arabic fluency is an advantage.
- Professional HR accreditation such as CIPD or SHRM is preferred.
- Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management and executive presence.
Package:
- Competitive package in the range of AED 85,000–105,000 per month, plus family benefits.
- Abu Dhabi–based role with relocation and senior executive package considerations as appropriate.
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