Human Resources Business Partner

Elite Group Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE firm seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with organizational goals. This role involves enhancing employee engagement, advising on performance management, and driving training initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a mediator in employee relations while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. This position provides an opportunity to improve organizational effectiveness through strategic HR management.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business goals to enhance effectiveness.
• Implement initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Advise on performance management processes.
• Identify training needs and develop relevant programs.
• Act as mediator in employee relations and ensure compliance.

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. This role involves understanding the business objectives, providing HR expertise, and implementing initiatives that enhance overall performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Alignment:

Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and challenges. Align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring HR initiatives support the overall organizational strategy.

Employee Engagement and Retention:

Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Address employee concerns and proactively identify factors affecting morale. Promote a positive work culture and a sense of belonging among employees.

Performance Management:

Advise on performance management processes, ensuring fair and effective evaluations. Assist in setting performance goals aligned with business objectives. Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and recognition programs.

Organizational Development:

Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies. Facilitate leadership development and succession planning initiatives. Implement change management strategies to support organizational transitions.

Employee Relations:

Act as a mediator and advisor in employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Provide guidance on legal and ethical matters related to HR.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and propose data-driven solutions. Prepare reports for management, providing insights on HR performance and areas for improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with HR specialists and other departments to deliver HR services effectively. Communicate HR policies, procedures, and changes to employees and management. Act as a liaison between employees and leadership, ensuring open lines of communication.

Strategic Projects:

Lead or contribute to HR-related strategic projects, such as organizational restructuring or process improvements. Provide expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and integration processes.

Employee Support:

Address basic employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures. Provide guidance to employees on routine HR matters and escalate complex issues to appropriate HR personnel. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the documentation function and contribute to enhancing HR operations. Notify employees about their late marks, non-punching, absenteeism, etc. in written and verbal correspondence. For repeated & serious violations, recommend for disciplinary actions. Provide adequate answers to employee questions about payroll related matters. Solve employee issues tactically after proper investigation. Enforce disciplinary actions as and when required. Create clear and summarizing reports to analyze various business scenarios. Implement new HR projects as advised by the management. Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics. Consults with line managers, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees. Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals. Handle employee grievances and take adequate actions as necessary in coordination with HR team. Obtain & review the incident report from the company administrators for all unusual happenings in the workplace and communicate/investigate with the involved parties for a better understanding and further actions. Participate in departmental restructuring and ensure a smooth transition as per the approved plan. Ensure timely visits are conducted in all business locations to meet with employees and understand their needs. Create clear and summarizing reports to analyze various business scenarios. Manage document retention and disposal processes in accordance with legal requirements. Ensure a strong documentation throughout the employee life cycle in compliance to legality. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the documentation function and contribute to enhancing HR operations.

Scope of Work:

• Strategic Partner: Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing HR insights and expertise to drive business success.
• Employee Advocate: Serve as an advocate for employees, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed while aligning with organizational objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze HR data to make informed decisions, identify trends, and propose solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Change Management: Assist in managing organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions and employee acceptance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate across departments and with HR specialists to deliver comprehensive HR solutions.
• Leadership: Provide leadership in HR initiatives, guiding managers and employees through HR processes and organizational changes.