
HR Architect provides interim and project-based HR consultancy services to startups, SMEs and established businesses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and across the UAE. With experience operating within the UAE regulatory environment, I support organisations with compliance, workforce planning, restructuring, organisational design and people strategy
Lesley Yeats, Interim HR & Consulting Support
20 years + HR experience with 15 years’ operating in Sharjah, Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Founder of two businesses in the UAE.

• Corporate and group entities requiring interim HR leadership
• Organisations undergoing growth, integration or restructuring
• Founder-led and scaling businesses building structured people practices
• Leadership teams seeking defined-scope HR expertise during periods of change
With over 15 years’ experience operating within the UAE regulatory and commercial landscape, and as the founder of two businesses, I understand both the compliance framework and the practical realities leaders face when scaling and restructuring organisations.
I provide interim HR leadership and defined-scope project delivery, combining governance, workforce strategy and data-driven insight to strengthen organisational performance and resilience.
HR Delivery & Risk
• Employee relations, contractual frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Performance management, workforce restructuring and managed exits
Workforce Strategy
• Workforce planning and organisational design
• Role architecture, capability alignment and cost optimisation
People Experience
• Onboarding design, engagement strategy and retention
• Leadership capability and team effectiveness
People Data & Technology
• Workforce analytics and executive reporting
• AI-enabled HR solutions and process automation


Ongoing interim HR leadership for organisations that require senior-level oversight without a permanent hire.
This includes:
• Executive and leadership advisory
• Employee relations and workforce governance
• Compliance frameworks and structured HR processes
•Oversight of day-to-day HR operations and capability development
Best suited to organisations undergoing growth, stabilisation or change who require experienced HR leadership without expanding permanent headcount.

Defined-scope interim HR leadership for organisations undergoing transformation, restructuring or strategic change.
This includes:
•HR transformation, M&A integration, governance design and large-scale organisational change
• Policy, contract and framework reviews aligned to regulatory standards
• Organisational restructures and workforce realignment
• Design and implementation of onboarding, performance and grading frameworks
• HR audits, governance reviews and compliance strengthening
Best suited to organisations navigating growth, transition or workforce complexity who require experienced leadership to deliver structured outcomes.

Design and implementation of structured, technology-enabled HR systems that improve governance, reduce manual workload and increase leadership visibility.
This includes:
• Automated onboarding and offboarding workflows
• Centralised and audit-ready people records
• Structured self-service documentation and policy access
• Workforce dashboards and reporting tools that support informed decision-making
Best suited to organisations seeking scalable, efficient HR operations without unnecessary administrative burden.

HR Architect delivers interim and project-based HR leadership to established and scaling organisations across the UAE, providing senior expertise to support transformation, stabilisation and sustainable growth.Drawing on extensive HR leadership experience, combined with modern people technology and workforce analytics, I help executive teams strengthen governance, reduce organisational risk and make informed, data-driven decisions.The result is a compliant, well-structured organisation with clear accountability, aligned workforce design and high-performing teams.
Whether you require interim HR leadership, delivery of a defined transformation project, or modernisation of your people operations, I am available to support at short notice.Book a 30-minute consultation to discuss your current priorities and determine the most effective next steps for your organisation.
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