Jr HR Business Partner

**Job Requisition ID**:173535

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 A”rab 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 HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to line management, focusing on change management, talent management, HR strategies, and practices that support robust business growth. The role requires a keen understanding of the business to integrate and implement HR strategies, reinforcing a culture of performance focus, meritocracy, and diversity aligned with Group HR policy. Success factors include effective talent management, compliance with HR policies, and contributing to strategic HR initiatives within the organization.

**What You Will Do**:
**Talent Management**:

- Develop succession plans and retention strategies with line managers for key talent and positions.
- Prepare talent maps for all functions and track progress of high-potential employees to ensure a strong pipeline.
- Review and implement performance management plans to enhance performance or facilitate exit from the organization.

**Talent Acquisition**:

- Ensure all jobs have updated job descriptions and guide line managers in defining organizational requirements.
- Assist line managers to access People Hub and provide proper guidance for effective utilization.
- Manage recruitment processes adhering to internal audit guidelines and complete recruitment within 45 days.
- Propose, update, and develop selection tools for various roles and support/train line managers in interviewing and assessment.
- Plan recruitment calendar for new store openings and implement assessments with line managers.
- Ensure compliance with localization policy and targets in assigned markets.
- Make offers in line with DOA and MPC budget.

**Training & Development**:

- Conduct training needs analysis to prepare L&D proposal and calendar each year.
- Ensure new employees are properly inducted into business, supported by L&D Team to become productive quickly.
- Identify and deliver training needs for key and high potential staff, ensuring succession planning.
- Track the progress of high-potential employees and review their advancement with line managers.
- Prepare quarterly L&D presentations for Line Managers showcasing ROI and impact of learning calendar.

**Employee Relations**:

- Support line managers in fostering employee engagement based on Al Futtaim Way values.
- Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.

**Business Partnering**:

- Act as a trusted business partner and coach to line management and support across business units.
- Measure and enhance employee engagement within business units.
- Advise, coach, and mentor management and HR team on people-related issues.
- Facilitate change management and transition processes.

**Reporting**:

- Present weekly HR priorities at Trade Meetings.
- Prepare and report monthly brand-specific MBR reports.
- Report and review recruitment and talent KPIs, including vacant positions, internal recruitment rate, time to fill vacancy, and talent pipeline progress.
- Propose actions for any issues indicated by KPI data.

**HR Policy**:

- Ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained and strengthen business internal controls and procedures.
- Safeguard Emiratization focus and diversification goals.
- Educate staff about policies and procedures through SOP trainings.
- Address policy breaches immediately and decisively.

**Required Skills To Be Successful**:

- Strong change management and organizational development capabilities.
- Proficient in recruitment & selection processes with experience in retail.
- Excellent employee relations skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to analyze and utilize human capital metrics effectively.

**What Qualifies You For The Role**:

- Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management Degree required.
- CIPD qualification desirable.
- Minimum five years of HR generalist experience with previous experience as a HR Business Partner.
- Experience in the Retail industry is preferred.