UAE National HR Business Partner | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in the UAE is seeking a UAE National HR Business Partner to advise senior management on HR strategies and practices. The role involves developing a robust HR strategy, improving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with local laws. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of HR experience, and strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• At least 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior management on HR matters.
• Create HR strategy and development plans.
• Manage employee relations and engagement.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management

Job description

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UAE National HR Business Partner | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The primary focus of this role is to act as a trusted advisor to senior line management on all human capital management matters; to ensure a keen understanding of the business so as to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity; and comply with Group HR policy.

What you will do:
· Organizational Development
○ Create a HR strategy for the business and the annual HR Plan In liaison with the leadership team
○ Communicate plans and progress against the plan to the HR Function and the Business Units
○ Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR Activities within the Business Units
○ Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible
○ Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions
○ Develop and execute a learning and development plan that equips individuals with necessary skills.
○ Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organization
· Training & Development
○ Specify training initiatives required to support the business and liaise with the Group Learning & Development team to ensure appropriate initiatives are delivered
○ Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered
○ Ensure all key positions have identified successors
· Employee Relations
○ Manage Employee Relations issues within the business units
○ Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based on the Al-Futtaim values
○ Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity
○ Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle
○ Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures
○ Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is exited from the business
· Business Partnering
○ Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior line management
○ Consult and support line managers across the business units
○ Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it
○ Advise, coach, and mentor management and HR team on people related issues
○ Act as change agent and facilitate transition
· Workforce Optimization
○ Play an advisory role in creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce
○ Support and facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies
○ Play a key role in communicating organizational messages and monitoring feedback within the business units
○ Ensure compliance with Emiratization policy and targets
○ Look at business unit productivity and take necessary actions to improve it
· Financial Management
○ Provide line management with regular and financial reporting of employee costs
○ Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently
○ Create and obtain approval for and manage HR Department budget
○ Ensure HR Team adherence to the business financial systems and processes
· HR Policy
○ To ensure compliance of HR policy is maintained and review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures
○ Ensure compliance of delegation of authority and provide leadership on process and governance
○ Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements.
○ To ensure that Emiratization focus is maintained and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved

Required Skills to be successful:
· Analytical mindset and ability to represent data
· Business and financial acumen
· Stakeholder management
· Strategic thinking

About the Team:
In this role, you will be working in a fast paced and dynamic environment reporting directly to the General Manager - HR.

What equips you for the role:
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Management
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as an HR Generalist, with at least 3 of those as an HR Business Partner
• Strong business and financial acumen
• CIPD qualification is desirable
• Automotive experience is a plus

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.