HR Business Partner

Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Transportation Division in Dubai. You will partner with leaders on talent acquisition, onboarding, engagement, performance management, and employee relations to ensure a compliant employee lifecycle experience.

The role focuses on designing organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning while guiding line managers on performance and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5-8 years HR experience with at least 3 years in HRBP or HR Generalist role.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, mobility, fleet management, or operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to drive workforce planning and manpower sourcing.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and probation performance processes.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives and retention programs.
• Advise on performance management, HR policies, and labor law compliance.
• Handle employee relations, investigations, and exit processes.
• Provide HR analytics and reporting to support decision-making.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

Employee Engagement

Performance Management

Employee Relations

HR Analytics

UAE Labor Law Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business Administration

Professional HR certifications (CIPD/SHRM/PHR)

Tools

Darwinbox

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will report directly to the Group Head of HR and serve as a strategic partner to the Transportation Division, supporting business leaders in driving people-related initiatives and ensuring an effective employee lifecycle experience. The role will focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, and exit management while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

Key responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders to identify workforce requirements and manpower plans.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Build talent pipelines for operational and critical positions across the Transportation Division.
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and job portals to ensure timely hiring.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.

Employee Onboarding

• Ensure smooth onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate pre-joining and joining formalities, documentation, and system setup.
• Facilitate new hire orientation programs and monitor probation performance.
• Support managers in integrating new employees into the business.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop and implement engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience and retention.
• Conduct employee surveys, focus groups, and engagement activities.
• Support recognition and reward programs.
• Analyze turnover trends and recommend retention strategies.

HR Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people-related matters.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Guide line managers on performance management and talent development.
• Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues and grievances.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Advise managers on employee disciplinary matters in line with company policy and labor law.
• Support performance review cycles and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations on employee relations cases.
• Promote a positive and productive work environment.

Exit Management

• Manage employee separation processes including resignations, terminations, retirements, and transfers.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure timely clearance and handover processes.
• Prepare retention and turnover reports for management review.

HR Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with UAE labor law and company policies.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Generate HR reports and people analytics to support decision-making.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• 5-8 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• Previous experience within transportation, logistics, mobility, fleet management, or operational environments preferred.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee engagement, onboarding, and employee relations.

Technical Competencies

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Performance Management
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• UAE Labor Law Knowledge
• HRIS Systems (Darwinbox preferred)

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial and business acumen
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

5-8 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role. Previous experience within transportation, logistics, mobility, fleet management, or operational environments preferred.

No. of Vacancy

1

Nationality Preferred

Any

Department

Human Resources

Transportation

Work Type

Full Time

Company

MHAO