Area HR Manager
Alshaya
Kuwait
Ref: GP435-1539
Alshaya

The Role


The Role


Human Resources
The HR function within Alshaya comprises recruitment, HR services, learning & development and compensation & benefits. The division plays a pivotal role in Alshaya's success by providing high quality recruitment of the best people in line with the company's planned expansion programmes. There is a strong emphasis on the personal development of employees to prepare them for growth within the organisation. Close ties are maintained with the brands we represent and their managers ensuring that all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Area HR Manager will liaise closely with key stakeholders & work on the implementation & operational management & delivery of the policies, procedures & processes that support the respective Divisions/Business Units/Markets. The Area HR Manager will act as an HR interface between the Store Management & the Employees of the respective Divisions/Markets/Business Units & demonstrate key HR behaviors & values.

Requirements


Requirements


* Own the Manpower planning activity for the respective Divisions/Markets/Business Units in coordination with the relevant business owner.* Liaise with the respective recruitment teams & support all sourcing activities.* Act as an interface between the Company & the store employees in order to ensure an effective two-way communication which eventually helps in key decision making within the Division/Markets/Business units* Conduct a detailed exit analysis of the respective Division/Market/Business Unit & make recommendations to the operations team wherever appropriate.* Support HRBP & manage the Annual Merit Review of the respective Divisions/Markets/Business Units with line & senior managers to ensure an efficient delivery.* Identify the Training & Development needs within the Division by working in close liaison with the Operations & Learning & Development team* Ensure that all the existing & new store staff are inducted to the company & attend all core training* Drive & facilitate the Performance Appraisal process up to & including Grade 12 in the respective Division and total population in Central & Market.* Drive & facilitate Succession Planning activities & actively participate in the Resourcing Forums for employees up to G12 of the respective Division/Market/Business units* Provide constant support to the respective Market AHRMs* Act as a 'Role Model' in the organization & educate line & senior managers on the company policies & procedures.* Increase the capability of the Line managers to efficiently conduct disciplinary in compliance with the company policy & the local labour law* Excellent Microsoft Office skills* Fluency with English language* Arabic language skills desirable* Previous work experience in the Retail industry* Previous work experience in an HR/Personnel Manager role

About the Company


About the Company


M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,200 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK. It employs more than 28,000 people from over 90 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.

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