HR Business Partner | Retail

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to translate the People Strategy into Abu Dhabi retail operations. You will design organization structures, partner with leadership on talent needs, and drive recruitment strategies while managing manpower budgets.

You will also lead employee relations, policy implementation, and performance processes, building a values-driven culture and guiding DEI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR pro partner experience, retail preferred.
• HRIS and SAP knowledge useful; CIPD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate People Strategy to store-level alignment with Al Futtaim Retail.
• Design and recommend optimal org structure with management.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and recruit strategies.
• Accountable for manpower cost and budget planning.
• Conduct annual manpower budgeting accurately.
• Serve as contact for coworker concerns and apply HR policies.
• Manage Employee Relations cases per local laws and policy.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and Group policies.
• Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.
• Guide performance appraisals and develop performance improvement plans.
• Establish a values-driven culture and lead change management for DEI.
• Develop succession plans and mentor managers for leadership growth.
• Foster a continuous learning culture and development opportunities.

Skills

Influencing

Communication skills

Coaching & mentoring

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR CIPD certification desirable

Tools

HRIS

SAP

Job description

Strategy and Organization

• Translate thePeople Strategy to align with Al Futtaim Retail People strategy at the store level.
• Design and recommend an optimum organization structure in coordination with management for efficient performance.
• Partner with leadership to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.

Budget and Cost Management

• Accountable for Manpower Cost & Budget planning, ensuring efficient utilization of the budget.
• Conduct annual manpower budgeting accurately and efficiently.

Employee Relations and HR Policy

• Act as a point of contact for coworker concerns and grievances, ensuring HR policies are applied consistently.
• Manage Employee Relations cases according to Local laws & AFG Policy & Code of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and Group policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.
• Guide performance appraisal processes and support the development of performance improvement plans.

Culture and Engagement

• Establish a values-driven store culture, inspiring decision-making based on Al-Futtaim values.
• Lead change management efforts and implement strategies for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement, recognition, and retention.

Talent Development

• Develop a fair and accessible Succession Plan, maintaining strong bench strength.
• Mentor managers to enhance leadership skills and develop their teams.
• Create a continuous improvement environment for learning and development opportunities for all coworkers.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Required Skills To Be Successful:
  • Influencing and strong communication skills.
  • Capability in coaching and mentoring managers.
  • Commercial acumen melding context and content.
  • Expertise in stakeholder management and change management.
• What Qualifies You For The Role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in HR business partnering, with a preference for retail industry experience.
  • HR certificate or CIPD qualification desirable.
  • Skills in budget planning, business acumen, data analysis, project management, change management, and stakeholder management.
  • Knowledge of HRIS and SAP.