| Assistant General Manager – Human Resources (Orient Insurance) | |
| Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE Ref: HP698-4018 |
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The RoleThe RoleOrient is an Al-Futtaim company, considered a leader in the regional insurance market with representation in the UAE, Oman, Egypt and Syria, and the only company in the Middle East that carries a combined ratings A Excellent from A.M. Best and A (strong) from Standard and Poor's. Orient is also accredited with ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification. The company believes in a well structured transparent corporate culture, highly professional standards and intergrity, clear strategy and employee empowement.The duties and responsibilities for this role are: Organisational Development A. Strategy In discussion and as per guidance from the Business SMD and Group HR, create a HR strategy for the business and the annual HR Plan. Communicate plans and progress. Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR Activities within the Business Units. B. Capability Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible. Develop retention strategies for key talent and positions. Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organisation. Training & Development As part of the HR Plan specify training initiatives required to support the business, liaise with Group Training Department to ensure appropriate initiatives are delivered. Develop an in house training plan that combined both soft skills training and technical training. Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered. In discussion with SMD, ensure succession plan is in place for key positions. Employee Relations Manage ER issues within the business units. Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon ‘Al Futtaim Way' values. Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity. Act as an advisor to line managers in order to educate them and minimise risk. 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 and HR Policy Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior management and line managers. Consult and support line managers across the business. Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it. Advice, coach and mentor management and HR team on people related issues. Act as change agent and facilitate transition. To ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained, to review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance of DOA, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements. . Workforce Optimisation and Emiratization Play an advisory role in creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce. As required, support and facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganisation and consolidation to deliver efficiencies. Communicate company policies and processes on workforce optimization. Ensure compliance with localisation policy and targets. Review individual productivity in discussion with line managers and plan initiatives to improve it. Financial Management Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently. Create, obtain approval for and manage HR Department budget. Ensure HR Team adherence to the same. Administration To ensure that office environment is conducive for employees to maximize potentials and ensure optimization of efficiency; adequate work environment, office equipments are working and in good condition as a result of regular maintenance, supplies are available through proper inventory and monitoring. |
RequirementsRequirementsBelow are the qualifications required to win this role: * Holding a Bachelors degree in Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management. * Must have 10 years of progressive work experience as HR Manager on a generalist role. * Must possess a strong Legal knowledge, Principles and Practices of Human Resource Management. * Strong interpersonal and analytical skills * Excellent communication skills and analytical ability * Excellent presentation skills. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyEstablished in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt. The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery. The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility. |
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