Junior HR Business Partner

Job description / Role

Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

The Junior HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting senior line management on human capital management matters, ensuring alignment with business growth objectives, and reinforcing a culture of performance and diversity. This role involves creating HR strategies that align with business plans, implementing HR initiatives to improve performance, and ensuring compliance with Group HR policies. The Junior HRBP is also tasked with coaching senior management, facilitating organizational development, and fostering employee engagement across business units.

What you will do

Organisational Development Strategy
Create an HR strategy and annual HR plan in liaison with business MD, Group MD, and Group HR Director.
Communicate plans and progress to HR function and business units.
Support a continuous improvement environment for HR activities.

Capability
Ensure proper induction and productivity of new employees.
Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent.
Execute learning and development plans.
Formulate and implement performance management plans.

Training & Development
Specify and implement training initiatives as part of the HR plan.
Liaise with Group Training Department to ensure delivery of training initiatives.
Identify and deliver training needs for key staff.
Ensure all key positions have identified successors.

Employee Relations
Manage employee relations issues within business units.
Support line managers to create a culture of engagement aligned with Al-Futtaim values.
Act as an advisor to line managers to minimize risk and ensure legal compliance.
Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.

Business Partnering
Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior management.
Measure and improve employee engagement across business units.
Advise, coach, and mentor management and HR teams.
Monitor compliance to manpower budgets and employee engagement plans.

Workforce Optimisation
Advise on creating and managing a lean, multi-skilled workforce.
Facilitate reorganization and consolidation of business structures for efficiency.
Communicate organizational messages and monitor feedback.
Ensure compliance with localization policies and targets.

Required skills to be successful

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in mentoring and coaching management teams.
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies effectively.

What qualifies you for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, or Business Management.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in HR generalist roles.
• Proficient in change management, organizational development, and performance management.

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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.