Human Resources Business Partner (Dubai Branch)
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About the Role
DOHA BANK is seeking an HR Business Partner (Emiratization) for their Dubai branch to serve as a strategic liaison driving HR initiatives. The role involves workforce planning, Emiratization, policy localization, employee relations, and performance management.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with HR sections to ensure timely and consistent delivery of HR support services within defined SLAs
- Partner with Business and Support Unit Heads to assess manpower needs and enable workforce planning and talent acquisition
- Manage Emiratization efforts to meet nationalization targets in line with regulatory expectations
- Stay abreast of regulatory updates from CBUAE and ensure integration into HR practices
- Review and localize HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with UAE labor laws
- Liaise with Recruitment team and hiring managers to facilitate sourcing, interviewing, and selection of candidates
- Oversee offer generation and issuance in accordance with approved C&B guidelines
- Manage pre employment checks including service certifications and reference verifications
- Administer end to end onboarding and facilitate smooth integration of new hires
- Partner with OD team to support performance management cycles
- Contribute to salary review discussions and ensure transparent communication
- Provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations matters, and disciplinary procedures
Requirements
- University graduate with a degree in Business, HR or any other related discipline
- 08 12 years of total experience in HR operations/administration in a supervisory capacity
- Emiratization experience in Financial Services or related industry
- Experience in Generalist HR operations/administration in a supervisory capacity
- Experience in Banking or Operations roles will be an added advantage
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Role Objective
- The HR Business Partner (Emiratization) will serve as a strategic liaison across the UAE branch, driving effective implementation of HR initiatives and programs in alignment with the Bank’s objectives.
Detailed Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the relevant HR sections to ensure timely and consistent delivery of HR support services within defined SLAs.
- Partner with Business and Support Unit Heads to assess current and future manpower needs, enabling proactive workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
- Manage Emiratization efforts by coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet nationalization targets in line with regulatory expectations.
- Stay abreast of regulatory updates from CBUAE and other government bodies; communicate implications to HR leadership and ensure timely integration into HR practices.
- Review and localize HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with UAE labor laws and government guidelines.
- Liaise with the Recruitment team and hiring managers to facilitate sourcing, interviewing, and selection of internal/external candidates.
- Oversee offer generation and issuance in accordance with approved Compensation & Benefits (C&B) guidelines.
- Manage pre employment checks including service certifications and reference verifications to ensure data integrity.
- Administer end to end onboarding, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance of documentation.
- Partner with the OD team to support performance management cycles, including goal setting, self assessments, evaluations, and normalization processes.
- Contribute to salary review discussions and ensure transparent communication of outcomes.
- Collaborate on the development and issuance of job descriptions to the branch staff.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
- University graduate with a degree in Business, HR or any other related discipline.
- Master’s degree in management any other related discipline will be an added advantage.
- 08 12 years of total experience, entailing responsibilities pertaining to the specific area of discipline.
- Experience in Generalist HR operations/administration in a supervisory capacity.
- Emiratization experience in Financial Services or related industry
- Experience in Banking or Operations roles will be an added advantage
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