Director People Partnering, Grocery & Retail

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Dubai is seeking a Director of People Partnering for its Grocery & Retail division. The role requires a creative and resourceful individual to align stakeholders with People initiatives across eight countries. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration, with a minimum of 10 years in People & Culture roles, including 5 years in leadership. Strong analytical skills and experience in change management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in People & Culture roles, with at least 5 in leadership.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, culture change, HR transformation, and change management.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a hustler mentality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Grocery & Retail business across multiple countries.
• Monitor health metrics using data-driven insights.
• Develop and implement change strategies and mentor other People Partners.

Skills

Partnership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

Tools

Peakon

Tableau

Job description

As a Director of People Partnering - Grocery & Retail, this role involves partnering closely with stakeholders and supporting their organizational needs. The position encompasses both operational and creative aspects, with new initiatives emerging regularly.

We are seeking someone who is flexible, creative, and resourceful. You will have the autonomy to make things happen while partnering with the Chief Retail Officer and leadership team to develop and implement people strategies across seven countries, aligning stakeholders with People initiatives.

Scope

• Support the entire Grocery & Retail business across eight countries, focusing on end-to-end experiences through strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset.
• Countries supported include: UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan.

Data Driven Mindset

• Monitor health metrics across supported countries by working closely with leadership teams and Market Leads.
• Country Health: Use tools like Peakon and Tableau to identify risks and propose solutions, evaluating culture, mindset, and environment.
• Environment Health: Analyze acquisition, retention, and compensation metrics; collaborate on solutions to improve retention and adapt pay structures as needed.
• Culture & Mindset: Ensure leadership embodies organizational values and integrates them into hiring, performance, and operational practices.

Experience

• Experience Optimization: Identify experience gaps and collaborate to bridge them.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change strategies, support integration projects, and mentor other People Partners.
• Talent Gaps: Anticipate long-term talent needs and develop hiring plans aligned with business priorities.
• Growth & Development: Work on leadership development, succession planning, and coaching.

Business Acumen

• Understand market visions, OKRs, and collaborate to align People & Culture objectives with country goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum 10 years in People & Culture roles, with at least 5 in leadership.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, culture change, HR transformation, and change management.
• Strong partnership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a hustler mentality.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time