Manager, People & Organisation | Emirati Talent
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About the Role
Majid Al Futtaim is hiring a People & Organisation Manager to partner with business leaders and drive people strategies in Dubai. The role involves workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and Emiratization initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute People & Organisation strategies that support business objectives, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee lifecycle matters, policies, procedures, and organizational changes
- Support talent and performance management processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and identification of high potential employees
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and ensure effective execution of key people processes such as performance reviews, talent assessments, and salary planning
- Analyze workforce data, headcount trends, and organizational requirements to provide insights and recommendations
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment, onboarding, integration, and exit management activities
- Lead workforce transition initiatives by managing project plans, governance, compliance requirements, employee communications, and change management activities
- Support Emiratization objectives by attracting, developing, and retaining Emirati talent, while monitoring progress, compliance, and key people related performance indicators
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience across Human Resources / People & Organisation functions
- Significant exposure to Business Partnering roles supporting diverse business areas
- Experience working within a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment
- Experience contributing to large scale HR transformation, transition, and change management projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements
- Strong leadership capabilities including accountability, strategic thinking, decision making, trust building, resilience, talent development, customer focus, innovation, and change leadership
- Strong business acumen with ability to leverage data, AI, and digital tools
- Experienced in program and project management, including policy implementation, governance, and delivery of complex people initiatives
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Role Summary
- The People & Organisation Manager – Emirati partners with business leaders and employees to drive people strategies that support organizational goals and business performance. The role provides guidance on workforce planning, talent and performance management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, & Emiratization initiatives while ensuring consistent application of policies and a positive employee experience. By leveraging data driven insights and collaborating with key stakeholders.
ROLE PROFILE
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute People & Organisation strategies that support business objectives, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation.
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee lifecycle matters, policies, procedures, and organizational changes, ensuring consistent application of P&O frameworks.
- Support talent and performance management processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and identification of high potential employees.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and ensure effective execution of key people processes such as performance reviews, talent assessments, and salary planning.
- Analyze workforce data, headcount trends, and organizational requirements to provide insights and recommendations that support workforce planning and decision making.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment, onboarding, integration, and exit management activities while enhancing the employee experience.
- Lead workforce transition initiatives by managing project plans, governance, compliance requirements, employee communications, and change management activities.
- Support Emiratization objectives by attracting, developing, and retaining Emirati talent, while monitoring progress, compliance, and key people related performance indicators.
Requirements
- Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, including accountability, strategic thinking, decision making, trust building, resilience, talent development, customer focus, innovation, and change leadership.
- Possesses strong business acumen with the ability to leverage data, AI, and digital tools to support people and business decisions.
- Experienced in program and project management, including policy implementation, governance, and delivery of complex people initiatives.
- Brings a minimum of 8+ years of experience across Human Resources / People & Organisation functions, with significant exposure to Business Partnering roles supporting diverse business areas.
- Has experience working within a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment and contributing to large scale HR transformation, transition, and change management projects.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
What We Offer
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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