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Human Resources careers in Abu Dhabi

HR and talent roles are expanding across the GCC as organisations invest in people strategy, nationalization programs, and employee experience. From talent acquisition specialists to CHROs, the region offers dynamic career paths across multinationals, government entities, and high-growth startups. Explore HR positions with salary benchmarks. This page focuses specifically on human resources roles based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Tenure Pay Index · Abu Dhabi

Human Resources compensation in Abu Dhabi

Verified base-salary bands for human resources professionals working in Abu Dhabi. Ranges reflect monthly compensation in AED unless noted, and exclude bonuses and benefits which often add 15–40% on top.

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RoleLevelBase salary range (monthly)
Chief Human Resources Officerc_levelAED 83,600 – 120,175
Chief Human Resources Officerc_levelAED 76,000 – 109,250
Chief Human Resources Officerc_levelAED 72,200 – 103,788
HR Directordirector· mediumAED 55,646 – 83,078
Chief Human Resources Officerc_levelAED 57,000 – 81,938
HR DirectordirectorAED 55,000 – 86,250
HR Directordirector· mediumAED 48,058 – 71,749
Chief Human Resources Officerc_levelAED 49,400 – 71,013
Emiratisation / Nationalization Managermanager· mediumAED 35,008 – 52,250
Head of HRdirectorAED 39,545 – 61,295
Compensation & Benefits Managermanager· mediumAED 34,137 – 50,508
HR Directordirector· mediumAED 32,882 – 49,091
Showing top 12 of 26 verified bands. Unlock the full table.

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Human Resources jobs in Abu Dhabi

What's the average salary for human resources roles in Abu Dhabi?
Human Resources professionals in Abu Dhabi earn between 11,115 and 120,175 AED per month, depending on seniority, firm tier, and specialism. Tenure publishes 26 verified salary bands for Abu Dhabi human resources roles — unlock the full table to see how each level pays.
Which firms are hiring for human resources roles in Abu Dhabi?
Tenure's Abu Dhabi human resources board lists 42 verified open roles across multinationals, regional leaders, and high-growth firms. Each listing links directly to the employer's careers page — no recruiters in the middle, no expired roles.
Is Abu Dhabi a good market for human resources careers?
Abu Dhabi sits at the centre of UAE's professional services economy. Human Resources roles here typically pay tax-free, include housing or housing allowances at senior levels, and offer accelerated career progression compared to most international markets. Tenure tracks compensation, firm tiering, and live job flow so you can benchmark before you negotiate.
How does Tenure verify Abu Dhabi human resources job listings?
Every role on Tenure links to the employer's own careers page or a verified ATS. We don't carry recruiter aggregates, we don't republish stale listings, and we remove jobs once they close. Salary bands are sourced from professionals working in Abu Dhabi and surrounding markets, then triangulated across multiple data points before publication.

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