HR Business Partnerships Manager

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airline based in Dubai is seeking an HR Business Partnerships Manager to provide HR solutions and manage employee relations. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of HR experience, alongside a relevant bachelor's degree and professional HR accreditation. This position involves working closely with managers, driving HR initiatives, and supporting the development of a world-class employee experience. Enjoy a tax-free salary, generous travel benefits, and a comprehensive healthcare package while working in a vibrant, multicultural environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent leave and healthcare package

Transport benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Advisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to managers.
• Manage complex employee relations issues.
• Drive organisational performance through effective coaching.

Skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Coaching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Humanities

Professional accreditation (CIPD, AHRI)

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as an HR Business Partnerships Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast‑paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world‑class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

Key Responsibilities

As the HR Business Partnerships Manager, you will provide an efficient, solutions‑focused HR service through effective partnership with HR Business Partners, the HR management team, as well as the line. You will be responsible for coaching and guidance in relation to managing people, positions, and work. You will identify people‑related trends and feed insights into the HRBP team. You will also be responsible for the delivery of more comprehensive and specialized HR, with SME knowledge of HR issues across more than one area, by maintaining complex case management, escalations, and activities related to project work.

In this role, you will:

• Provide HR guidance when delivering HR products and align products to departmental requirements in order to support the department in achieving its goals.
• Provide advice and guidance for managers on employee‑ or organisational‑related queries, whether approached directly or via HR. Ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with company requirements and local employment laws.
• Act as a point of contact and provide support on key HR projects or events. Support activities in the HR calendar, such as implementation of annual pay reviews (merit pot allocation), profit share, etc.
• Work closely with the line to enable them to manage investigations and hearings. Manage and resolve highly complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Identify and elevate cases considered high risk to the appropriate manager, and partner with the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support managers and employees with specific needs or sensitive cases.
• Provide a targeted coaching and advisory service to managers on attendance management. In partnership with the line and HR Shared Services, manage complex cases of long‑ or short‑term sickness absence, industrial injury, and occupational health referrals in accordance with company policy.
• Support the rollout of organisational and HR change initiatives/projects which have significant people implications. This includes organisational design, job role review, and job evaluation. Drive and communicate strategic and operational change in the business.
• Help drive organisational performance through performance management by working with line managers on goal setting, development planning, individual reviews, and providing relevant information in relation to trends and areas of focus or improvement.
• Provide relevant insights regarding engagement and departmental culture, based on interactions with employees through formal and informal channels, and become involved in projects focused on the improvement of departmental culture and/or engagement levels.
• Identify HR processes and propose improvements with a focus on customer experience, simplification, and efficiency. Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees and managers to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes. Lead change projects within the team or support larger/more complex projects through collaboration with colleagues.
• Be involved in both local and overseas recruitment campaigns, applying sound selection practices and methodologies to attract and appoint top talent into the business, coaching managers throughout the process. Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs, providing input to HRBP for the development of strategy.
• Ensure strong relationships and networks are built across the HR teams to deliver a seamless, quality‑led service to the business.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (HR, Business, Humanities).
• Professional accreditation preferred (CIPD, AHRI, or equivalent).
• Experience in an advisory capacity.

Desired Skills & Attributes

You will have an edge if you have:

• Customer‑oriented, solutions‑focused, and analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written, presentation, collaboration, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to remain impartial, use diplomacy, and resolve conflicts while fostering effective working relationships.
• Organisational and coaching skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver to deadlines, and mentor others effectively.
• Proficiency in technology and the flexibility to travel to various locations across Dubai and internationally.

At Emirates Group we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity apply today and join our team.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance, and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.