Senior HR Business Partner - Group Services

Job description / Role

Senior HR Business Partner - Group Services - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

We are currrently looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to be based in Dubai. The purpose of this role is to act as a trusted advisor to senior line management on all human capital management matters. The Senior HRBP will 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 compliance with Group HR policy.

The incumbent will be responsible for communication the vision, mission and values of the organization to ensure compliance within the business. He/she will also support the Group HR function in the development of Group HR policy and practice, as well as with the delivery to the business of Group wide HR initiatives.

Additionally, the Senior HRBP will work with the Group HR Specialists to ensure best HR practices are followed and ensure Emiratization focus is maintained, and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a degree level qualification in Psychology, HR or Business Management. An additional CIPD qualification is desirable.

He/she must have at leas 5 years experience working as an HR Generalist. Previous work experience as an HR Business Partner, would be ideal.

About the Company

Established 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 Groups 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 Groups 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.