HR Business Partner Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

The Sr. HR Business Partner/ Head of HR acts as a strategic advisor to senior management, focusing on human capital management. The role is crucial in developing HR strategies that align with business growth objectives and support a culture of performance, meritocracy, and diversity. The position encompasses workforce optimisation, financial management of manpower budgets, and HR policy implementation. A significant focus is placed on employee engagement and effective change management, ensuring HR practices comply with Group HR policy.

What You Will Do:

Organizational Development

Collaborate with Business MD, SHRBP, Group MD, and Group HR Director to create HR strategy and annual HR Plan.

Communicate plans and progress to HR Function and Business Units.

Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR activities within Business Units.

Capability

Ensure new employees are properly inducted and productive quickly.

Develop succession and retention strategies for key talent and positions.

Execute learning and development plans to equip individuals with necessary skills.

Implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exits.

Training & Development

Specify training initiatives to support business objectives.

Liaise with Group Training Department for appropriate initiative delivery.

Identify and deliver training for key and high potential staff.

Ensure all key positions have identified successors.

Employee Relations

Manage ER issues within business units.

Support line managers in creating a culture of engagement based on company values.

Reinforce culture of meritocracy, performance-focus, and diversity.

Act as an advisor to line managers to minimize risk and ensure legal compliance.

Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.

Business Partnering

Act as a coach and advisor to senior line management.

Consult and support line managers across business units.

Measure and improve employee engagement.

Advise and mentor management and HR team on people-related issues.

Facilitate transition and act as a change agent.

Workforce Optimization

Guide the creation of a lean multi-skilled workforce.

Support reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies.

Communicate organizational messages and monitor feedback within business units.

Ensure compliance with localization policies and targets.

Improve productivity based on employee productivity metrics.

Financial Management

Provide regular financial reports on employee costs to line management.

Conduct annual manpower budget exercises accurately and efficiently.

Manage HR Department budget.

Monitor and communicate manpower performance, overtime, and cost controls.

HR Policy

Ensure compliance to HR policy and strengthen business internal controls.

Educate staff about policies via trainings and address breaches immediately.

Reinforce Emiritization and diversification goals.

Review compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.