Learning and Development Business Partner

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Centre, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, every day.

JOB TITLE

Learning and Development Business Partner | Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle

ROLE SUMMARY

The key purpose of the Learning and Development Business Partner role is to create and deliver customized and forward-looking learning solutions, programs and initiatives fit for purpose, address business challenges, and contribute to enhancing overall individual and business performance. The Learning and Development Business Partner acts as the performance improvement catalyst to influence positive change in the business through a consultative approach.

ROLE PROFILE

• Design, develop, and curate development content that is accessible, relevant, and engaging. Able to develop core skills development and deliver face-to-face or virtually; but also, to work with technical experts to assist them in developing learning.
• Budget Management: Assist in forecasting Learning and Development annual departmental budget, monitoring spends, and ensuring training costs are in line with defined budgets.
• Connect with staff members across the Lifestyle business, understand their strengths and areas of development and organize appropriate trainings for learning needs identified.
• Deliver an effective onboarding process which enables new starters to get up to speed quickly and embeds the culture and organizational values.
• Coach and mentor staff on a regular basis providing support for self-development and drawing on the full potential of individuals and teams.
• Create and maintain a network of buddy trainers who would drive the in-store learnings.
• Assist in managing accounts for all Learning and Development suppliers and content providers, ensuring that the company gets best value for money and utilizes contracts fully.
• Travel across regions to deliver specific learning needs to stores and partner with stores to support their needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional qualification in Learning and Development and Coaching / Mentoring.
• Minimum 6-9 years experience in Learning and Development.
• Advanced verbal and written English and Arabic languages.
• Coaching and influencing managers to solve Learning and Development issues.
• Familiar with the 70/20/10 principle to personal development. Understands frameworks to develop talent and build career pathways.
• Confident at developing digitalized improvements to learning solutions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.