Emirati Talent - Human Resources Planning Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Join 45,000+ diverse colleagues

Leadership Model

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an HR Analytics and Workforce Planning professional to manage workforce planning, people analytics and employee engagement activities across the business. You will provide accurate workforce insights to support planning and decision-making and drive engagement and culture initiatives.

Key responsibilities include forecasting with partners, monitoring headcount and movements, managing data and dashboards, analyzing attrition and engagement surveys, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant HR experience including workforce planning, analytics and engagement.
• Strong knowledge of workforce forecasting, HR data management and reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to interpret trends and provide insights.
• Strong planning, organization, stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce planning and forecasting with partners and Finance.
• Monitor headcount, vacancies and movements and reflect changes in plans and systems.
• Oversee cost of company analysis, cost tracking and variance reporting.
• Manage people data, reporting and dashboards ensuring accuracy across key metrics.
• Consolidate and analyze people data to identify trends and areas needing attention.
• Provide actionable people insights to support priorities and leadership reporting.
• Lead the employee Pulse Check survey process, including analysis and action planning.
• Plan and coordinate engagement, recognition, culture and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Workforce forecasting

People analytics

Employee engagement

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for managing workforce planning, people analytics and employee engagement activities across the business, providing accurate workforce insights, supporting effective planning and decision-making, and driving engagement and culture initiatives.

ROLE PROFILE

• Manage workforce planning and forecasting in partnership with People and Organization Business Partners and Finance, ensuring headcount requirements align with approved plans and budgets.
• Monitor headcount, vacancies and workforce movements, ensuring approved changes are accurately reflected in workforce plans and People and Organization systems.
• Manage Cost of Company analysis, workforce cost tracking and variance reporting, providing insights to support planning cycles and business reviews.
• Manage people data, reporting and dashboards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across key metrics, including attrition, diversity and workforce demographics.
• Consolidate and analyze people data, including attrition and exit interview findings, to identify trends, recurring themes and areas requiring attention.
• Provide actionable people insights to support People and Organization priorities, leadership reporting and business decision-making.
• Lead the employee Pulse Check survey process, including survey coordination, analysis of engagement themes, action planning, progress tracking and business reporting.
• Plan and coordinate employee engagement, recognition, culture and wellbeing initiatives in partnership with People and Organization Business Partners, the Wellbeing team and Wellbeing Champions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of relevant Human Resources experience, including workforce planning, people analytics and employee engagement.
• Strong knowledge of workforce forecasting, Human Resources data management, reporting and systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret trends and provide actionable insights.
• Strong planning, organization, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and accountable, with experience in employee surveys, engagement initiatives and action planning.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.