First Tech is a technology company focused on building, scaling, and delivering innovative digital platforms across financial services and other industries.
We combine technology, product expertise, and a deep understanding of customer needs to create solutions that simplify complex processes and deliver seamless digital experiences. Our platforms are designed to be scalable, reliable, and impactful, helping businesses and customers navigate the evolving digital landscape with confidence. Founded with a vision to accelerate digital transformation, First Tech brings together strong engineering capabilities, product development expertise, and a culture of innovation to build modern solutions that address real-world challenges.
By partnering with forward-thinking businesses and developing technology-driven products, we aim to reshape industries and improve everyday experiences. We believe in creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where talented individuals are empowered to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Job Purpose The Head of People Partnering will act as a strategic advisor to leaders across the Group’s entities, translating business priorities into effective people and organisational solutions. The role will shape and embed key initiatives across operating models, organisational design, job architecture, workforce planning, performance, reward and talent development.
What You’ll DoPartner with senior leaders across the Group’s entities on strategic and operational people priorities. Support the development of operating models, organisational structures, job architecture and role levelling. Play a key role in the Total Rewards project, partnering with external consultants and internal stakeholders. Lead workforce planning, identifying future headcount, capability and organisational requirements. Drive the implementation of performance management, compensation reviews and development planning. Work closely with the Capability & Growth Manager to embed talent, succession and development frameworks across the business. Identify capability gaps, talent risks and succession priorities, providing practical recommendations to leadership. Advise leaders on promotions, retention, organisational changes, employee relations and workforce costs. Facilitate workshops on performance management, people processes and internal capability-building initiatives. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Capability & Growth, and Experience & Data to deliver coordinated People solutions.
What We’re Looking For At least eight years of experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People Partner role. Strong experience supporting corporate, commercial or multi-functional business areas. Demonstrated experience in organisational design, workforce planning, job architecture, role levelling and compensation. Experience embedding performance management, talent development and succession-planning frameworks. Strong commercial understanding and the ability to translate business priorities into practical People solutions. Confidence advising and influencing senior leaders on complex organisational and workforce matters. Strong facilitation skills, with experience delivering workshops to leaders and employees. Experience working across multiple entities, business functions or markets. GCC experience, ideally covering both the UAE and KSA. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field.
Benefits Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Health and wellness support Career development and learning opportunities Exposure to high-impact projects and cross-functional teams A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership
So, what does it really mean to work at First. Tech? We are building a company where people are empowered to do their best work and grow. Our culture is rooted in ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
As part of First Tech, you will be working in an environment that values innovation, speed, and impact, while giving you the opportunity to shape products that directly affect how people experience financial services.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role excites you.