National Jr. HR Business Partner - Retail

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

Junior HRBP supports a number of processes related to Talent Acquisition, Engagement, L&D, budgeting, reporting, organization maintenance on SAP and compliance of personnel administration in stores. Plays a key role with the generalist knowledge to support different priorities within the department.

What you will do

Manpower Budget & Reporting:
- Compile and analyze HR data, preparing detailed reports on variances.
- Compile and check PDR ratings and forms, providing guidance to managers.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with manpower budgets and the annual budgeting process.
- Track and manage spending related to manpower, engagement costs, utilities, and HR expenses.
- Create, obtain approval for, and manage the HR department budget.
- Ensure adherence to company-mandated manpower budgeting processes.

Employee Relations:
- Review disciplinary cases, conduct investigations, and prepare necessary documentation.
- Prepare warning letters and ensure proper filing of disciplinary actions.

HR Administration & Compliance:
- Ensure accurate data keeping and compliance with HR administration tasks (leave, overtime, attendance).
- Coordinate onboarding, including preparing induction packs and arranging training plans for new employees.
- Respond to employee queries and manage the collection of company property from leavers.
- Support store management with accurate staff scheduling, travel arrangements, and administrative tasks.
- Negotiate prices with vendors, obtain quotations, and manage office supply orders.
- Archive in-store office documents properly for easy retrieval.

System and Organizational Maintenance:
- Conduct checks on SAP to reflect management changes, employee transfers, and status changes.
- Ensure organization charts are updated to reflect current status.

Business Partnering:
- Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior management, providing advice on people-related issues.
- Support the implementation of employee engagement action plans and monitor compliance.
- Manage the Employee Engagement survey and ensure impact plans are submitted and implemented.
- Provide monthly analysis on internal promotions and exceptional effort awards.
- Support business structure reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies.

Required Skills to be successful
- Analytical skills, financial modeling skills,
- Problem-solving skills.
- Experience in MS Office
- Excellent communication skills, ability to build effective relationships with the team and stakeholders

What equips you for the role
- Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology or Business Management Degree
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HR including 3 years in General HR , retail experience is a plus
- Must have strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations concerning the labor market
- Must have proven leadership abilities and lead by example
- Ability to work independently, take own initiatives and responsibility but also a team-player
- Being passionate about people and having a strong belief in individuals' potential

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.