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Caroline Martis

HR Leader (MBA) | Strategic HR Business Partner | Talent, Performance & People Development Expert | EMEA & MENA
20.5 yrs experienceHuman Resources
Apr 2026

The move

MoveDAMAC Properties Trane Technologies
TitleSenior HR Business Partner Lead- Projects Division Human Resources Business Partner
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE10.3
Total experience20.5 years

Career arc

  1. Human Resources Business PartnerApr 2026 — Present
    Trane Technologies· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior HR Business Partner Lead- Projects DivisionFeb 2025 — Present
    DAMAC Properties· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of Talent Management & HR Business Partnering – Europe, Middle EastNov 2021 — Dec 2024
    International SOS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Senior HR Business Partner, MENAJun 2015 — Oct 2021
    International SOS
  5. HR Specialist, MENASep 2013 — May 2015
    International SOS
  6. Regional Billing Supervisor, EEMEAApr 2011 — Sep 2013
    International SOS
  7. Client Relations RepresentativeJun 2005 — Mar 2011
    Al Futtaim· Dubai Festival City

Education

Languages

  • English · Full professional

Top skills

Global Talent AcquisitionEmployee Onboarding & ExitManagement CoachingProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionEmployee Rewards Programs

About

With over 17 years of progressive HR leadership experience across Aviation, Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Consulting, and Corporate Services, I bring a proven record of shaping people and organizational strategies that enable business growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.As an MBA-qualified Senior HR Leader, I have partnered with executive teams to design and execute regional HR frameworks that strengthen leadership capability, performance and engagement. My experience spans organizational development, succession planning, talent management, workforce planning and change leadership, all grounded in strong business understanding and measurable outcomes.Throughout my career, I have led HR teams across matrixed, complex and multicultural global environments, translating strategy into

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