Senior HR Business Partner

Azadea Group; Hawally; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Kuwait is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to oversee HR functions and collaborate with business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with company policies, supporting performance reviews, and managing talent acquisition. The ideal candidate should have a degree in HR or business, four to six years of experience, and fluency in English. This is a full-time position offering a chance to make a significant impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in Human Resources or a similar role.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide advice to managers on Employee Relations cases.
• Support employees throughout the performance review cycle.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage transfers.
• Implement targeted training programs.
• Attract and integrate new employees into the organization.

Skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Senior HR Business Partner oversees HR functions in-store, including talent acquisition, talent development, talent performance, and total rewards. He/she collaborates with business stakeholders to optimize all aspects of human resources, ensuring a productive and efficient in-store workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous compliance with company policies and procedures, including the code of conduct, employee handbook, uniform standards, working hours, and staff facilities.
• - Provide advice and guidance to managers on developing, documenting, and communicating solutions, including disciplinary actions, for individual Employee Relations cases.
• Advise managers on effectively developing and leading teams, ensuring employees possess the skills required to meet both current and future business needs.
• Support employees and managers throughout the performance review cycle, manage the appraisal system, and communicate employees' learning needs and training requirements to the talent development department.
• Adhere to the organization’s Health and Safety protocols to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the protection of the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Conduct exit interviews, manage transfers and relocations, and maintain thorough and accurate documentation throughout the process.
• Contribute to succession planning initiatives by conducting detailed operational analysis of workforce trends. Develop succession plans to enhance the internal talent pool and expedite the filling of critical positions.
• Implement targeted training programs in specific areas using prepared content.
• Work on attracting, shortlisting, selecting, and appointing suitable candidates within an organization. Ensure the effective hiring and seamless integration of new employees into the organization.
• Deliver advanced analyses of HR data, identifying pivotal trends, and contributing to the creation of HR insights that facilitate diagnosing business issues, enhancing employee engagement, and improving business performance.
• Implement and maintain the optimal staff structure based on store requirements and productivity goals. Coordinate the allocation of budgeted hours and headcount, ensuring compliance with relevant local laws and regulations.
• Ensure consistent implementation of employee activities, gatherings, and engagement programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four to six years of experience in Human Resources, or a similar role.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.