HR Business Partner - Talent Strategy

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to influence people strategy

Exposure to large‑scale workforce management

Career growth in HR leadership roles

Job summary

Apparel Group is looking for an HR Business Partner - Talent Strategy based in Dubai, UAE. This role will align people strategies with business goals, drive recruitment planning, and oversee employee engagement initiatives across retail operations.

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of HR business partnering experience, strong skills in talent management, and the ability to work closely with leadership teams. This position offers opportunities for career growth in HR leadership.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in HR business partnering or related roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, talent management and employee engagement.
• Experience working closely with business leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional heads to support workforce planning, recruitment and talent strategies.
• Advise managers on employee performance, conduct, and retention initiatives.
• Align hiring strategies with business growth objectives and brand requirements.

Skills

HR business partnering and advisory

Talent acquisition and workforce planning

Performance management and employee engagement

Succession planning and leadership development

Conflict resolution and employee relations

HR strategy implementation

Stakeholder management and communication

HR systems and reporting

Job description

HR Business Partner - Talent Strategy

Job Snapshot

Role: HR Business Partner

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Human Resources

Experience: 5-8 years in HR business partnering or talent management

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

HR Business Partner – Talent Strategy role in Dubai, UAE focuses on aligning people strategies with business goals. This role supports leadership teams by driving recruitment planning, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives across retail operations.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Human Resources

Function: Human Resources

Salary: 18,000 – 28,000 (estimated; confirm with employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This role acts as a strategic adviser to business leaders, ensuring that workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives support overall business performance. It strengthens organisational capability and builds a high‑performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional heads to support workforce planning, recruitment and talent strategies
• Advise managers on employee performance, conduct, and retention initiatives
• Align hiring strategies with business growth objectives and brand requirements
• Support development of job profiles and organisational structures
• Drive succession planning and leadership pipeline development
• Collaborate with HR teams on performance management, compensation and HR operations
• Work with training teams to build future leaders and strengthen team capabilities
• Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and satisfaction
• Address and resolve cross‑functional and employee relations issues
• Implement HR best practices aligned with industry standards

Ideal Profile

• 5 to 8 years of experience in HR business partnering or related roles
• Strong understanding of recruitment, talent management and employee engagement
• Experience working closely with business leaders in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage employee relations and conflict resolution effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with ability to align HR initiatives to business goals

Skills Set

• HR business partnering and advisory
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Performance management and employee engagement
• Succession planning and leadership development
• Conflict resolution and employee relations
• HR strategy implementation
• Stakeholder management and communication
• HR systems and reporting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to influence people strategy within a leading retail group
• Work closely with leadership teams on strategic HR initiatives
• Exposure to large‑scale workforce management across multiple brands
• Career growth in HR leadership and strategic roles
• Dynamic environment focused on talent and performance

About the Company

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail company with a strong presence across the Middle East, managing a wide portfolio of international brands and building high‑performing teams to support its continued growth.