Senior People Business Partner

Summary

Senior People Business Partner

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on P&C policies, procedures, and UAE labor laws. Resolve conflicts and facilitate communication between employees and management.
• Oversee talent management processes, including onboarding, performance management, and succession planning. Ensure the attraction, development, and retention of top talent in the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies. Manage relationships with local regulatory bodies and stay updated on labor legislation changes.
• Manage HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee records and generate reports. Ensure data integrity and leverage P&C technology to enhance processes.
• Support the development and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs. Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure the company s offerings remain competitive.
• Provide guidance and coaching on company people policies to leadership, empowering heads of departments to proactively manage P&C issues.
• Provide expertise in career planning, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Assist other P&C team members in creating a cohesive P&C model, supporting Workplace Experience, Talent, Learning & Development, and IT where needed.
• In collaboration with IT, oversee global employee onboarding and exit processes, ensuring consistent practices and a seamless employee experience across the organization.
• Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans. Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to drive high performance.
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate and plan for future workforce needs. Develop strategies to address talent gaps and ensure the organization is equipped to meet its objectives.
• Support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on change management strategies and ensuring smooth transitions for employees.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture. Conduct surveys, analyze feedback, and implement action plans to improve employee satisfaction.
• Create in-depth and high-level reports using both quantitative and qualitative people data to illustrate trends.
• Work with the P&C team to identify trends in qualitative and quantitative data from various surveys to improve organizational health and enable smart, informed decision-making.
• 3 5 years of experience as a People Business Partner or in a similar strategic P&C role within a fast-paced, agile scale-up organization with a global presence.
• Experience with various P&C tools/software for employee engagement, performance appraisals, etc.
• Working knowledge of UAE employment laws and payroll practices.
• Hands-on experience in executing payroll with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP system.
• Strong ability to interact comfortably with employees at every level of the organization; experience working with senior leadership highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to act with the highest level of discretion at all times.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, and multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment, with a high level of comfort working autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proactive communication about progress toward goals and expected results.