Vice President – Talent Digital Transformation

Overview

We are supporting a leading organisation in Abu Dhabi on the search for a Vice President – Talent Digital Transformation.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the digital strategy, integration, and optimisation of HR (People & Culture) technology platforms, ensuring they are aligned to business objectives and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

You will act as the key bridge between HR and Technology, shaping the future of digital HR through automation, data, and AI-led initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

P&C Technology Leadership & Transformation:

• Define and lead the strategy, integration, and management of core HR systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.)
• Drive digital transformation across the HR lifecycle, including automation and self-service capabilities
• Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience through AI, dashboards, and digital tools
• Own vendor selection, management, and platform optimisation
• Track and measure transformation success through KPIs (adoption, efficiency, user satisfaction)

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Technology, Digital, and Data teams to align HR systems with enterprise architecture
• Work with analytics teams to ensure clean, structured, and actionable data
• Act as the key interface between business stakeholders and technical teams
• Champion adoption of digital tools across HR and wider business functions

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in technology / systems management
• Minimum 5 years within HR technology or digital transformation roles
• Proven experience with enterprise HR systems (Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.)
• Strong track record in HR process digitisation and transformation initiatives
• Experience working closely with IT / Digital teams in large-scale environments

Skills & Profile:

• Deep understanding of HR technology ecosystems and integrations
• Strong commercial and data-driven mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Experience within large or fast-growing organisations is highly advantageous

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.