HR Business Partner
Alshaya
Kuwait, Kuwait
Ref: GP435-1549
Alshaya

The Role


The Role


A super opportunity has arisen working in Middle East's leading retail company. You will be working in alignment with the HR vision/mission statement and  will liaise closely with key stakeholders by acting as a tactical HR Business Partner to support the Division/Market to successfully achieve its business plan and overall strategy through the effective development, implementation and management of best practice HR activities. As the main HR interface with key stakeholders the HRBP will act as an ambassador for the HR function as a whole and demonstrate key HR behaviours & values.

Requirements


Requirements


* Work closely and partner with senior management to understand the annual Business Plan and support the close alignment of divisional/market organisational structures through the utilisation of external benchmarking expertise and knowledge of the company organisational design process.* Accountable for all aspects of Resourcing and Retention.* Responsible for ensuring a clear understanding and smooth delivery of the Compensation and Reward process.* Support and coach line and senior managers on the Company's Disciplinary and Grievance and Performance Management Processes to promote fairness, consistency of approach and employee satisfaction and productivity.* Identify opportunities/initiatives for improvement of HR processes and managerial skills through proactive consultation with stakeholders.* Coaching senior team members* Contributing to business strategies* Building best practice* Ability to work in a role that is constantly evolving* Ability to challenge* Strong Academic background

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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