Associate Manager - Business Partner UAE National

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is seeking an HR professional to support the development and implementation of Human Capital strategies and policies within the assigned function. This role collaborates closely with leadership to ensure alignment across HC initiatives and maintains open communication to resolve HC issues.

The position involves guiding area managers on HC policies, assisting in budgeting and workforce planning, and providing coaching on performance management, employee relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5-7 years relevant HR experience including supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
• Knowledge of UAE labour law and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Human Capital strategies and policies.
• Guide area managers on HC policies and provide guidance on challenges.
• Partner with business for workforce planning and cost-related initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance and coaching.
• Support succession planning and retention strategies for key talent.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies.
• Coordinate investigations and resolutions of employee disciplines and grievances.

Skills

UAE labour law

Recruitment processes

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Planning & organizing

Communication & presentation

Teamwork

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Job description

Job Description:

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

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 ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Policies, Processes & Procedures

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.

Budget

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 savinginitiatives 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.

Day- to-day Operations

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.

HR Procedure & Policy Guidelines

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

Employee Relations

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

Performance Management

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

Safety, Quality & Environment

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

Related Assignments

Performs other related duties or assignments as directed

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:

Works within the set guidelines, policies and procedures and propose / make decisions to resolve conflicting issues in partnerships with the business areas, consulting with and updating direct manager on a regular basis;

The level of discretion is governed by established practices, procedures and guidelines. Outputs are subject to managerial review and the role typically has an impact on a specific part of the organisation through the determination of resource utilisation in the medium term (line) or through the provision of advisory or facilitative services upon which others take action (staff).

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Minimum Experience:

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

Skills:

Knowledge/understanding of UAE labour law

Knowledge of recruitment processes

Budgeting skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organising skills

Communication and presentation skills

Teamwork skills

People management skills