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Vice President – Human Resource Business Partner
Lighthouse Canton
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
3 weeks ago
HR Business PartneringWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentUAE Labor Laws
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About the Role
Lighthouse Canton is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support business leaders and drive people initiatives.
Key Skills for This Role
HR Business PartneringWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentUAE Labor Laws
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals
- Provide guidance on organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and workforce optimization
- Lead manpower planning activities, including headcount forecasting and resource allocation
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies
- Support annual HR budgeting and workforce cost planning processes
- Review, revise, and draft HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across departments
- Monitor key HR metrics and prepare management reports to support strategic workforce decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner role
- Proven experience working within the UAE/GCC region with strong understanding of local labor legislation
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and employment regulations
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Master's degree in HR Management, MBA, or related discipline preferred
- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM CP/SHRM SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD Level 5/7 preferred
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Position Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support business leaders and drive people initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to management, providing expertise in workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and HR compliance.
- The role requires strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, stakeholder management, budgeting, forecasting, and policy development.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals and workforce requirements.
- Provide guidance on organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and workforce optimization.
- Lead manpower planning activities, including headcount forecasting and resource allocation.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
- Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
- Support annual HR budgeting and workforce cost planning processes.
- Review, revise, and draft HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across departments.
- Monitor key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, headcount, and workforce productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline preferred.
- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM CP/SHRM SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD Level 5/7 preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner role.
- Proven experience working within the UAE/GCC region with strong understanding of local labor legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience partnering with senior leadership and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated success in workforce planning, HR transformation, and policy governance initiatives.
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