People & Organisation Business Partner | Emirati Talent

Role Overview

People & Organisation Business Partner | Emirati Talent at Majid Al Futtaim. Location not specified in source.

Company Overview

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional market leader with a 27-year track record. The organization employs over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues guided by a shared Leadership Model.

Role Purpose

The People & Organisation Business Partner acts as a strategic people partner to business leaders, driving employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development, succession planning, and Emiratisation initiatives. The role provides HR guidance, supports organizational effectiveness, manages employee life cycle activities, and partners with stakeholders to build high-performing teams while ensuring alignment with business objectives, culture, and people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Partnership & Alignment

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies, workforce plans, and organizational priorities with business objectives.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, recruitment activities, and Emiratisation initiatives to attract and retain talent.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and managers to drive employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, including coaching managers, resolving workplace issues, and ensuring compliance with employment policies and regulations.
• Ensure strong understanding of employment laws, Human Resources policies, compliance requirements, and best practices in people management.

Performance Management

• Lead the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.

Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing

• Drive employee engagement, culture, wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, and internal communication initiatives.

Talent Management & Development

• Support talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and individual development planning.

Analytics & Insights

• Analyze people metrics and workforce data to provide insights, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Drive organizational effectiveness through change management, leadership support, employee experience improvements, and continuous enhancement of people practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field with relevant Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience in Human Resources Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Workforce Planning.
• Strong knowledge of talent management practices, including succession planning, career development, talent reviews, and employee development planning.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

• Work in a friendly environment where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about the organization's future.