Manager - People Partnering

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 146,896 - 257,069; Full time

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Manager - People Partnering to drive HR initiatives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role focuses on supporting Grocery and Retail leadership teams across organizational design, talent strategy, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of HR business partnering experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR, and a strong understanding of workforce planning within a fast-paced environment.

Join Talabat to influence people strategy in a leading on-demand food delivery platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in HR business partnering or strategic HR advisory roles.
• CIPD qualification or coaching background is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of organisational design, talent management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership teams on organizational design and workforce effectiveness.
• Align regional business objectives with local HR execution.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning discussions.

Skills

HR business partnering

People partnering

Organisational design

Talent strategy

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Employee relations

Performance management

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

People analytics

Job description

Manager - People PartneringLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: InternetFunction: Human ResourcesExperience: Minimum 7 years in HR business partneringJob Type: Full-time

Overview

Manager - People Partnering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Internet industry opportunity for an experienced HR business partner who can support regional Grocery and Retail leadership teams across organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, employee experience, engagement, and performance culture. This role is ideal for a people‑focused professional who can translate business priorities into practical HR actions across multiple markets while supporting talabat’s fast‑paced digital delivery and Q‑commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with regional and market Grocery and Retail leadership teams on organizational design, workforce effectiveness, culture, talent strategy, and leadership capability.
• Translate business strategy into clear people priorities that can be executed across eight regional markets.
• Align regional business objectives with local HR execution to ensure consistent delivery of people initiatives.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and internal mobility discussions to support future leadership needs.
• Provide data‑driven insights on organizational health, retention risks, engagement trends, capability gaps, and workforce requirements.
• Support employee experience improvements by facilitating existing processes and developing practical new people programs.
• Address employee relations matters, grievances, workplace concerns, and policy‑related issues with confidentiality and fairness.
• Manage manpower plans and HR budgets while supporting hiring decisions based on business priorities.
• Work with leaders to improve employee engagement, motivation, communication, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain a positive working environment by encouraging transparent communication through proper internal channels.
• Monitor HR systems, people data, reporting processes, and employee‑related procedures to improve decision‑making.
• Implement and manage performance appraisal cycles that support accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate reward plans and benefits programs in alignment with the Rewards Centre of Excellence.
• Prepare HR reporting and people analytics in collaboration with Centre of Excellence teams.
• Influence stakeholders in complex matrix structures while creating clarity in ambiguous or fast‑changing business situations.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualification or coaching background will be an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in HR business partnering, people partnering, or strategic HR advisory roles.
• Proven experience supporting leadership teams across multiple markets or complex matrix organisations.
• Strong understanding of organisational design, talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Experience in retail, e‑commerce, logistics, fulfilment, operations‑heavy environments, or fast‑growth organisations is highly preferred.
• Able to work in ambiguous situations and bring structure, direction, and practical HR solutions.
• Strong ability to build trusted professional relationships through collaboration, discretion, and a growth‑oriented mindset.
• High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, leadership, and business information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in advising senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable using HR data, reports, and people analytics to support decisions.
• Strong service mindset with the ability to balance employee needs, leadership expectations, and business objectives.

Skills Set

• HR business partnering
• People partnering
• Organisational design
• Talent strategy
• Workforce planning
• Succession planning
• Talent reviews
• Employee experience
• Employee relations
• Grievance handling
• Performance management
• Manpower planning
• HR budgeting
• HR systems
• People analytics
• Engagement strategy
• Retention analysis
• Capability gap assessment
• Stakeholder management
• Matrix organisation support
• Leadership advisory
• Rewards and benefits coordination
• Internal mobility
• Change management
• Confidential employee handling
• Regional HR execution

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to influence people strategy inside a high‑growth digital delivery and Q‑commerce business based in Dubai. The Manager - People Partnering will work closely with regional leaders, support workforce transformation across multiple markets, and contribute to a culture focused on performance, engagement, and practical impact. It is a strong fit for an HR professional who wants to shape business outcomes while supporting employees, leaders, and teams in a fast‑moving Internet sector environment.

About the Company

talabat is a leading on‑demand food delivery and Q‑commerce platform with roots in Kuwait and operations across the region. As part of Delivery Hero Group, talabat uses technology, local market knowledge, and strong operational networks to simplify everyday deliveries for customers, support restaurants and local shops, and provide earning opportunities for riders. In Dubai, the company offers professionals the chance to contribute to a growing digital platform with strong regional reach and a people‑focused culture.