Junior HR Business Partner | Retail | IKEA Mall of Arabia

Job Requisition ID: 172610 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role:

The HRBP oversees day-to-day HR operations at the assigned IKEA store, acting as a strategic partner and advisor to the Store Manager and Management Team. The role is crucial in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive employee engagement, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP implements HR strategies focused on talent development, workforce planning, performance management, and fostering a culture in line with IKEA values and business priorities.

What You Will Do:

• Translate the IKEA People Strategy into a store-specific strategy aligned with Al Futtaim Retail People strategy.
• Design and recommend an organization structure for the store to ensure efficient performance.
• Accountable for the manpower cost and budget planning, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Conduct annual manpower budgeting exercises accurately and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain a values-driven store culture, supporting recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Partner with store leadership to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Support the hiring process to ensure the store is staffed with qualified and motivated coworkers.
• Manage both internal and external recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with values and culture fit.
• Act as a point of contact for coworker concerns and grievances, facilitating fair resolutions.
• Advise, coach, and mentor management on people-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, local labor laws, and Group policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Guide store management in performance appraisal processes and mentor managers on enhancing leadership skills.
• Develop succession plans and support continuous improvement opportunities for coworkers.
• Collaborate on organizational changes for operational efficiency and coworker satisfaction.
• Lead change management and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on the store level.
• Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and retention, including managing engagement surveys.

What you will need:

• 3-5 years of experience in HR business partnering, with experience in the retail industry.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to blend context and content in decision-making.
• Proficient in budget planning, business acumen, data analysis, project management, and change management.
• Experience with SAP, HRIS, and other HR-related software
• Strong influencing, communication, and engagement skills with the ability to coach and mentor others

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.