Employee Relations Business Partner

Apple Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to foster positive workplace relationships and navigate complex employee issues. This role involves supporting leadership and employees in understanding policies, analyzing sensitive issues, and coaching leaders through employee relations situations. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of UAE employment laws and a passion for building effective partnerships. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance the corporate culture and drive employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting Employee Labour Relations in a complex business.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Leadership and Employees regarding Apple Policies.
• Guide and manage cases on critical culture topics.

Skills

Employee Labour Relations

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Influencing Skills

Understanding of UAE Employment Laws

Education

Degree in HR or equivalent experience

Job description

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Corporate Functions

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Description

• Provide support to Leadership, Employees, People and Corporate Partners with understanding Apple Policies and legal framework.
• Identify, analyse and implement resolutions to complex and sensitive issues.
• Guide, influence, lead and manage cases regarding critical culture topics.
• Evaluate and review employee related decisions in response to employee concerns.
• Coach leaders through ER situations, continuously improving their skills including through delivery of training programmes.
• Use metrics with clients to highlight trends and develop strategies to cultivate positive employee relations in the business and mitigate risk.
• Support the labour relations priorities through partnership with key partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting Employee Labour Relations priorities in a complex matrix business.
• Proficient in balancing multiple priorities, partners and work streams.
• Strong command skills and an ability to influence others.
• Passionate about building positive relationships.
• Creative thinking to resolve challenging people problems in partnership with Managers and People Team colleagues.
• Outstanding communication skills including effective listening, writing and presentation.
• Proven understanding of UAE employment laws and regulations.
• High levels of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a HR qualification or equivalent experience.