HR Business Partner | Retail | UAE

Role Overview

HR Business Partner, Retail division at Al Futtaim, located in the UAE.

Company Overview

Al Futtaim Group is a leading diversified regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare sectors. The organization employs over 35,000 people across 20+ countries.

Role Purpose

To serve as a strategic HR leader at the store level, partnering with management to drive organizational success, employee engagement, and operational excellence within the Retail division.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Alignment

• Translate and implement Al Futtaim's People Strategy at store level, ensuring alignment with retail business objectives and HR initiatives
• Design and recommend optimal organizational structures in coordination with store management to support efficient performance and growth

Talent Management

• Partner with leadership to identify talent requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and support succession planning
• Drive employee engagement programs, performance management systems, and talent development initiatives

Financial Management

• Manage manpower costs and budgets, conducting annual manpower planning and ensuring efficient resource allocation

Culture & Employee Relations

• Address people-related challenges through effective HR solutions and foster a strong organizational culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role, preferably in retail or multi-unit environments
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws and local employment practices

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR strategy, talent management, recruitment, and performance management practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Experience with budget management, manpower planning, and financial acumen

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative environment built on values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity
• Professional growth opportunities within a leading retail organization