Emirati Talent - People & Organization Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Leadership model

Over 45,000 colleagues

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim seeks an Emirati Talent - People & Organization Manager to drive workforce planning, analytics and engagement across the Development Business Unit. You will generate accurate workforce insights, support planning cycles and lead culture initiatives in collaboration with Business Partners and the Wellbeing team.

You will manage data, dashboards and reports on attrition, diversity and demographics, and coordinate the Employee Pulse Check survey to identify themes and action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of HR experience including workforce planning, people analytics and engagement.
• Strong knowledge of workforce forecasting, data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage workforce planning and forecasting with partners and Finance to align headcount with budgets.
• Monitor headcount, vacancies and movements; reflect changes in plans and systems.
• Prepare cost-of-country analysis, cost tracking and variance reporting.

Skills

Workforce planning

People analytics

Employee engagement

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors)

Job description

JOB TITLE

Emirati Talent - People & Organization Manager | Majid Al Futtaim Development Business Unit

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.