Junior HRBP | Retail | Fashion HR
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Overview of the role
Jr. HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to senior line management on all human capital management matters; to 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 comply with Group HR policy.
What you will do
Organizational Development- In liaison with the Business MD, HRBP, Group MD and Group HR Director, create an HR strategy for the business and the annual HR plan. Communicate plans and progress against the plan to the HR function and the business units. Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR activities within the business units.
- Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible. Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions. Develop and execute a learning and development plan that equips individuals with necessary skills. Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organisation.
- 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. Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered. Ensure all key positions have identified successors.
- 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 minimize risk. Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle. Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures. Ensure disciplinary procedures are properly applied before any employee is exited from the business.
- Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior line management. Consult and support line managers across the business units. Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it. Advise, coach and mentor management and HR team on people related issues.
- Play an advisory role in creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce. Support and facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganisation and consolidation to deliver efficiencies. Play a key role in communicating organisational messages and monitoring feedback within the business units. Ensure compliance with localisation policy and targets.
- Provide line management with regular financial reporting of employee costs. 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 business financial systems and processes.
- To ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained, review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance of DOA and provide leadership on process and governance. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements. To ensure that Emiratisation focus is maintained and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.
- Communication Skills: Effectively convey policies, strategies, and changes across various organizational levels. Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and trust.
- Business Acumen: Understand financial and economic factors impacting the organization to align HR strategies with business goals.
- Talent Management: Identify, develop, and strategically deploy talent to meet organizational needs.
- Change Management: Navigate and implement organizational changes effectively, addressing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions.
- Digital Proficiency: Utilize HR software and digital tools for data analysis, performance tracking, and strategic planning.
- Strategic Planning: Analyze market trends and integrate them into HR strategies that support business objectives.
- Advocacy Skills: Champion employee well-being and ensure fair treatment to foster a positive work environment.
- Cultural Competency: Navigate and respect diverse cultural norms and practices within a multinational workforce.
- Listening and Questioning: Be attentive and ask insightful questions to understand and address employee concerns effectively.
What equips you for the role
Minimum Qualification and Knowledge- Education: Degree in Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management Degree.
- CIPD qualification desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years HR Generalist experience.
- Previous experience within an HR function.
- Highly organized, attention to detail.
- Problem solving.
- Decision making.
- Work under pressure.
- Strong management skills.
- Setting directions.
- Applying resources.
- Interpersonal skills: ability to interact professionally with high level executives on a regular basis.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
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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.
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