We're making the UAE the greatest place to work.

People Partners is your all-in-one HR ally in the UAE. We handle everything from hiring to retiring, so you can focus on growing your business. Our mix of local expertise and cutting-edge tech makes HR simple, compliant, and human. Whether you're a startup or an established company, we're here to help your team thrive in the ever-evolving UAE workplace.

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The story behind how our company was founded

Back in 2018, we were running HR for various UAE companies. One thing bugged us: why was everything so complicated and expensive? Hidden fees, confusing systems – it was a mess.

So we thought, "Let's fix this." We built People Partners to be the HR company we wished existed in the UAE: simple, honest, and actually helpful. No jargon, no hidden costs. Just straightforward solutions for UAE businesses.

Five years later, we're still at it – making work better, one company at a time.

Better HR,
Better businesses,
Better UAE.

We're laser-focused on UAE SMEs and the people who power them. Our HR solutions simplify HR, payroll, leave management, and compliance for small businesses across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and beyond.

By taking care of your HR needs, we free you to build your business and nurture your team. From tech startups to large well established SME’s, we're helping create great workplaces that drive the UAE's economy forward.

The values that shape everything we do at People Partners

01

Hire the best

We're talent obsessed – both for ourselves and our clients. Great people build great companies. It's that simple.

02

Deliver always

We don't just talk; we do. When we make a promise, we keep it. No excuses, just results.

03

Keep it simple

Life's complicated enough. We strip away the fluff and give you straight talk and clear solutions. No hidden fees, no jargon – just honest HR.

04

Be a fan

We celebrate wins – yours and ours. Happy people do great work, so we foster positivity in our team and yours. Consider us your biggest cheerleaders.

05

Find a way

Obstacles? We see opportunities. When challenges arise, we roll up our sleeves and get creative. There's always a solution; we'll find it.

Meet the Team at People Partners

Melissa O’Neill

Melissa O’Neill

Co Founder & CEO
James Kevan

James Kevan

Co Founder
Steve Mayne

Steve Mayne

Co Founder
Muhammad Abu Bakar

Muhammad Abu Bakar

Finance Head
Amber Eldridge

Amber Eldridge

Senior Consultant
Georgeana Pugsley

Georgeana Pugsley

Senior Consultant