Associate Manager – Business Partner

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Manager - Business Partner to develop and implement Human Capital strategies within assigned functions. You will collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment between HC and business units while maintaining open communication and resolving HC issues.

You will guide area managers on HC policies, support budgeting and workforce planning, and act as a trusted partner for non-supervisory staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UAE labour law and HR policies.
• Experience with recruitment processes and talent management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to improvements to departmental policies and supports procedures.
• Communicates new HC policies to the business and facilitates change.
• Guides area managers on HC policies and challenges as they occur.
• Acts as the business partner for the non-supervisory population in assigned area.
• Assists in preparing the departmental budget with data analysis as directed.
• Supports workforce planning and cost review with line managers.
• Supports cost-saving initiatives affecting workforce costs.
• Reviews workforce costs and overtime with area management.
• Provides guidance to Senior HC Business Partner and ensures timely initiative implementation.
• Ensures promotion and competency guidelines are maintained across areas.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers and employees.
• Supports restructures and succession planning with business units.
• Ensures employees have skills/resources to achieve objectives.
• Maintains safety, quality and environmental policies across the plant.

Skills

UAE labour law

Recruitment processes

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organising

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management/Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Associate Manager - Business Partner

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Reference/ID: 1455377133

Job Description / Role

To provide support in developing and implementing Human Capital strategies and policies within the respective assigned function in close collaboration with their leadership and ensure there is a link between all areas in the function and with Human Capital to maintain open communication and resolve all Human Capital issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to improvements to departmental policies and supports the implementation of procedures and controls with the respective function/projects ensuring that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to internal customers.
  


• Communicates newly established policies to the business and acts as an active change agent to the Human Capital changes.
  


• Guides and supports area managers on HC related policies and provides advice and guidance on challenges when occurred.
  


• Acts as the business partner for the non-supervisory population in assigned area.
  


• Assists in preparing the departmental budget for the respective assigned plant/project by preparing analysis and data related to specific elements as directed.
  


• Works with line managers of assigned areas on their human capital related costs such as workforce planning budget and review cycles of the budget.
  


• Supports area managers and leaders adhering to their submissions related to cost saving initiatives that impacts their workforce cost.
  


• Reviews on regular basis areas' workforce cost, overtime and other related cost elements to HC and works closely with area line management in resolving challenges related to cost increase.
  


• Provides support to the Senior HC Business Partner through sharing information and key communications from area managers in relation to HC for the timely implementation of initiatives, enforcement of guidelines and resolution of key issues.
  


• Develops, maintains and communicates in coordination with area management appropriate promotion and competency guidelines and process across all areas to ensure a fair and just system in processing promotion requests.
  


• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management and their employees (e.g., coaching, counseling, grievances, career development).
  


• Provides the function line managers with guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
  


• Works with the area's leadership on ensuring their employees have the skills and resources they need to achieve their objectives.
  


• Supports succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.
  


• Meet the function's leadership on a regular basis and track and maintain their pending issues and challenges.
  


• Supports the enforcement and implementation of HC corporate procedures and guidelines within the assigned population and ensures continuous communication of the changes made to provide guidance to employees on their rights and responsibilities.
  


• Communicates internally relevant HR related information to ensure employees remain updated on the different HC initiatives.
  


• Coordinates on all administrative requests and queries to ensure that employee needs are addressed and responded to in a timely manner in line with HR policies and procedures.
  


• Assists in the investigation and resolution of employee disciplines and grievances to ensure that issues are handled smoothly in a timely and efficient manner and complaints are responded to promptly.
  


• Provides coaching and guidance to operations' area management regarding employment issues and develop a strong understanding of areas being supported in order to effectively partner and provide assistance in relevant matters.
  


• Assists / provides support to the plant on completing the performance management process, providing training and consultation where required in order to ensure consistent and timely execution, and submission of results to corporate HC.
  


• Ensures compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the assigned plant in order to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude.
  


• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.
  

Experience Required

5-7 years relevant experience in Human Resources Management including at least some years in positions of progressively increasing supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration or equivalent.

Skills Required

• Knowledge/understanding of UAE labour law
  


• Knowledge of recruitment processes
  


• Analytical skills
  


• Interpersonal skills
  


• Planning and organising skills
  

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

Nationality

UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company

Emirates Global Aluminium is a UAE based industrial company involved in aluminium production and related operations. Career opportunities include engineering, operations, maintenance, manufacturing, technology, supply chain, finance, sustainability, health and safety, human resources, and professional support roles.

Department / Functional Area

Human Capital

Closing Date

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)