HRBP | Automotive | Trading Enterprises

Job Requisition ID: 180784 

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 organisation 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:

Being a trusted advisor to senior line management on human capital management matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the business to implement HR strategies that support business growth, performance focus, meritocracy, and diversity, aligning with Group HR policy. Success involves managing organizational development, employee relations, workforce optimization, and financial management within the HR domain. The HRBP is responsible for ensuring compliance with laws and policies, developing and executing HR plans, enhancing employee engagement, and facilitating workforce efficiency.

What You Will Do:

Organisational Development

• Develop HR strategy and annual HR Plan in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Support a continuous improvement environment for HR activities within the division.
• Ensure inductees are supported to become productive quickly.
• Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.
• Develop and implement a learning and development plan.
• Formulate performance management plans to improve performance or manage exits.

Training & Development

• Liaise with Group Training Department to ensure delivery of required training initiatives.
• Identify and deliver training needs for key and high potential staff.
• Ensure all key positions have identified successors.
• Conduct regular Talent Development Comittee meetings and annual people reviews to align training initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Manage Employee Relations issues within business units.
• Create a culture of engagement based on core values.
• Advise line managers to minimize risk and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Implement HR policy changes and ensure proper disciplinary procedures.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior line management.
• Focus on employee engagement and take necessary actions to improve it.
• Advise, coach, and mentor management on people-related issues.
• Facilitate transitions as a change agent.

Workforce Optimisation

• Advise on creating and managing a lean workforce.
• Facilitate business structure reorganization and consolidation.
• Communicate organizational messages and monitor feedback.
• Ensure compliance with localization policy and productivity targets.

Financial Management

• Provide financial reports on employee costs to line management.
• Manage annual manpower budgeting exercises.
• Ensure adherence to the business financial systems and processes.
• Attend board and financial meetings to communicate budget performance.

HR Policy

• Ensure compliance with HR policies and internal controls.
• Address policy breaches immediately and decisively.
• Focus on Emiratization and diversification goals.
• Educate staff about HR policies and procedures through training.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Change management expertise and organizational development experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to coach and mentor effectively.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Management.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Five years of HR Generalist experience with past experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience in the Automotive industry is preferred.

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