Head of Human Resources

About Yas Holding Aviation

Born in the UAE, Yas Holding Aviation is a national aviation and aerospace platform established to safeguard, develop, and advance sovereign capabilities across air navigation and aerospace services. Built to protect sovereignty, enable secure connectivity, and support the nation’s ambitions, it is designed to deliver long-term value for generations to come.

As the aviation and aerospace platform of Yas Holding Group, Yas Holding Aviation sets strategic vision, governance frameworks, and long-term investment direction, enabling its entities to operate with clarity, accountability, and technical excellence.

Its entities work hand in hand to deliver integrated national capability. Through Global Air Navigation Services (GANS), Yas Holding Aviation reinforces the safe, efficient, and future-ready management of airspace and air traffic. Through eshara, it advances the localization of satellite communication technologies, strengthening domestic industrial capability and secure connectivity.

About the role

• As Head of Human Resources, you will define and lead the group-wide human capital strategy across Yas Holding Aviation and its portfolio companies.
• You will operate as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, with accountability for culture, leadership, talent, and organizational effectiveness in a complex, multi-entity environment.

What you’ll do

• Own and execute the Human Capital strategy aligned with business objectives, national workforce priorities, and long-term growth plans.
• Lead leadership development, succession planning, and executive talent management across the group.
• Drive organizational design, operating model evolution, and change management initiatives.
• Establish and govern HR policies, frameworks, and compliance in line with UAE labor law and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, learning, and employee engagement at scale.
• Lead HR integration for new ventures, mergers, or organizational restructuring.
• Build and lead a high-performing HR leadership team with strong business-partnering capability.

What we’re looking for

• 15+ years of experience in Human Resources, including executive / C-suite leadership roles in large, complex organizations.
• Proven experience leading HR strategy within regulated, mission-critical sectors such as aviation, aerospace, defense, telecom, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to advise Boards and Executive Committees on people, culture, and organizational matters.
• Strong track record in organizational transformation, leadership development, and talent strategy.
• Experience operating within group or holding-company structures preferred.
• Deep understanding of UAE labor regulations and national workforce development priorities.