Human Resources Business Partner

People Konnect; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

People Konnect is seeking an accomplished HR leader to act as a strategic partner to our business units in the United Arab Emirates. The role will drive alignment of people strategy with business objectives across the region.

You will implement regional HR policies, oversee end-to-end HR operations, lead talent acquisition and succession planning, and champion diversity and employee development to strengthen organisational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong HR business partnering, talent management, employee lifecycle management and employee engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business and functional leaders, ensuring alignment of people strategies with business objectives.
• Implement regional HR policies, practices and programs in line with global guidelines, local legislation and business requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including performance management, compensation reviews, promotions, payroll and benefits administration.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, employee development and initiatives to strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions and separations in line with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Support organisational transformation, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop HR dashboards, metrics and scorecards, and prepare management presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams to implement competitive rewards, incentive and recognition programs.
• Lead senior and critical talent acquisition initiatives and support leadership succession planning.
• Manage regional HR budgets and ensure effective implementation of HR policies, governance and compliance requirements.
• Lead, develop and mentor the HR team, supporting performance management, capability building and succession planning.
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion, employee well-being, corporate governance and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ethical business practices and anti-bribery policies.

Skills

HR partnerships

Talent management

Employee lifecycle

Employee engagement

Job description

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business and functional leaders, ensuring alignment of people strategies with business objectives.
• Implement regional HR policies, practices and programs in line with global guidelines, local legislation and business requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including performance management, compensation reviews, promotions, payroll and benefits administration.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, employee development and initiatives to strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions and separations in line with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Support organisational transformation, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop HR dashboards, metrics and scorecards, and prepare management presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams to implement competitive rewards, incentive and recognition programs.
• Lead senior and critical talent acquisition initiatives and support leadership succession planning.
• Manage regional HR budgets and ensure effective implementation of HR policies, governance and compliance requirements.
• Lead, develop and mentor the HR team, supporting performance management, capability building and succession planning.
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion, employee well-being, corporate governance and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ethical business practices and anti-bribery policies.

Key Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong HR business partnering, talent management, employee lifecycle management and employee engagement experience.