HR Business Partner

Posted : 7 months ago

UAEN HR Business Partner | Retail | IKEA | Dubai

Overview of the role

Act as a trusted advisor to the business on change management, integration management, HR budget and plan, staffing, talent management processes and execution whilst reinforcing a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity.

What you will do

  • In liaison with the Head of HR, execute talent management strategy which will ensure having the right talent for the right position through internal and external selection of candidates
  • Work with line managers to develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions
  • Liaise with Al-Futtaim Head of Talent Acquisition in order to attract the right talent, as well as lead and manage the recruitment process in line with internal audit guidelines and procedures
  • Conduct training needs analysis each year to prepare the L&D proposal and calendar
  • Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon ‘Al Futtaim Way’ values.
  • Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity. Act as an advisor to line managers in order to educate them and minimise risk
  • Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements. Safeguard that Emiratization focus is maintained, and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.

Skills

Required Skills to be successful

  • Advance system proficiency, MS Office, Excel; SAP experience is additional advantage
  • Proven analytical, tracking & reporting skills
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple business functions
  • Strong team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners and a go getter with the extra-mile approach

What equips you for the role

  • Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management Degree

CIPD qualification desirable

  • Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience
  • Previous experience as an HR Business Partner in Retail environment

Job Details

Job Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Industry

Accounting

Company Type

Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role

Human Resources and Recruitment

Employment Type

Full Time Employee

Monthly Salary Range

Unspecified

Number of Vacancies

1

Contractor Overview

The Al-Futtaim Group, founded over 70 years ago, has long established itself as one of the leading business groups in the region. The early days saw the Group operating essentially as a trading enterprise, pearls, textiles, foodstuffs and timber forming the foundation of Al-Futtaim's initial business. The 1940s and 50s saw the company extend its capacity and scope of operations, the most obvious example of which was the introduction of Japanese automobiles into the United Arab Emirates in 1955. Today, a work-force numbering upwards of 10,000, forever on the increase, is drawn from over forty nations and engages in a myriad of activities which include Automotive, Electronics, Retail, Insurance, Civil Engineering, Computing, Furnishings, Hardware, Advertising, Construction, Light and Heavy Engineering, Ship Repair, Steel Fabrication, Real Estate and Property Development. The Al-Futtaim Group subscribes to the doctrine of decentralisation and delegation in the organisation of its corporate structure, a policy which is exemplified by the structure of five core divisions: Automotive, Electronics, Retail, Finance & Services, Real Estate These divisions collectively operate over forty companies bearing the Al-Futtaim banner. The latest development by Al-Futtaim is Dubai Festival City, "a city within a city" being developed on a 1,200-acre site which stretches along 4km of Dubai Creek from the base of the Al Garhoud Bridge. This waterfront development promises a unique destination for Dubai and the region with its eclectic, world-class mix of entertainment, dining, shopping to be completed by 2006.

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