The Cigna Group
HR Business Partner
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 01/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
17/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
01/11/2025
Job description
This HR Business Partner role is based in Dubai and is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the employee lifecycle across the Middle East (UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon). The role will also contribute to broader HR initiatives at the International Health level, supporting enterprise-wide priorities. As a trusted advisor, the HR Business Partner translates business strategy into people outcomes, partnering closely with HR Leads, the HR Director, and Centers of Excellence to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a high-impact employee experience aligned with Cigna MEAās strategic goals.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Translate business and functional priorities into a forward-looking people agenda.
- Lead and execute strategic HR initiatives including workforce planning, talent acquisition, development, and engagement.
- Act as a liaison between country leadership, functional teams, and International Markets HR to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Champion the Employee Value Proposition and embed it across the employee journey.
- Drive culture and leadership development initiatives that support organizational transformation.
- Monitor employee engagement and wellbeing, recommending interventions to enhance performance and retention.
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and capability building in partnership with business leaders.
- Provide strategic and operational guidance on organizational design and workforce optimization.
- Support innovation and change management efforts across the region.
- Oversee compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness and equity.
- Partner with Finance on HR budget planning and forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with regional employment laws and regulatory developments.
- Execute HR processes in Workday including position management, headcount reporting, and HR transactions.
- Prepare HR metrics and reporting to inform decision-making.
- Support the HR Director on cross-regional and enterprise-wide projects.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 yearsā progressive HR experience, ideally within the insurance or healthcare sector.
- Proven success operating within multinational and matrixed organizations, navigating complexity and driving alignment across geographies and functions.
- Strong business partnering experience with expertise in employment law, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build trust with senior stakeholders.
- High proficiency in HR systems (Workday preferred) and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
