We are seeking a highly capable and motivated HRBP for our Automotive division to advise to senior line management on all human capital management matters with a strategic understanding of the business strategy, priorities and operating model to ensure the right people capabilities are in place to deliver optimum business performance. The Junior HR Business Partner implements and aligns the HR strategies and cyclical agenda; enables a culture of performance, meritocracy and diversity; and complies with Group HR policies whilst always looking for opportunities for operational excellence. This role looks after HR for a large Automotive business unit which could include several automotive brands.

Job Summary

The Junior HRBP role for Automotive will be responsible to act as a trusted advisor to senior line management on all human capital management matters; to ensure a keen understanding of the business so as to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity; and comply with Group HR policy.

Job Duties

Communicate plans and progress against the plan to the HR Function and assigned business unit

Create and support a continuous improvement environment for HR Activities within the Division

Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible

Develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.

Develop and execute a learning and development plan that equips individuals with necessary skills

Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organisation

Support the business, liaise with Group Training Department to ensure appropriate initiatives are delivered

Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered. Ensure all key positions have identified successors

Manage ER issues within the business units

Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon ‘Al Futtaim Way’ values

Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity. Act as an advisor to line managers in order to educate them and minimise risk

Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle

Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures

Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is exited from the business

Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior line management

Consult and support line managers across the assigned business unit

Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it

Advise, coach and mentor management and HR team on people related issues. Act as change agent and facilitate transition

Play an advisory role in creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce

Support and facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies

Play a key role in communicating organizational messages and monitoring feedback within the business units

Ensure compliance with localization policy and targets

Look at business unit productivity and take necessary actions to improve it

Provide line management with regular and financial reporting of employee costs

Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently

Create, obtain approval for and manage HR Department budget

Ensure HR Team adherence to the business financial systems and processes

To ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained, to review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance of DOA and provide leadership on process and governance

Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements

To ensure that Emiratization focus is maintained and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved