HR Business Partner | Automotive | KSA

Company: Al-Futtaim –

WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:**Subject: Human Resources Business Partner Opportunity at Al-Futtaim Group**

**Job Requisition ID: 173926**

Al-Futtaim Group, a diversified and progressive privately held regional enterprise established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. With operations spanning automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare, the Group employs over 35,000 individuals across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, partnering with over 200 globally recognized brands. Al-Futtaim Group is committed to growth, customer satisfaction, and upholding its values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity.

**Role Summary:**

The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to management on all human capital matters. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the business to effectively implement HR strategies and practices that support business growth, cultivate a performance-focused culture, promote meritocracy and diversity, and ensure compliance with Group HR policies.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Collaborate with the Senior HR Business Partner to translate business strategy into actionable annual plans, fostering improvements that enhance the company’s competitive advantage.
* Cultivate a continuous improvement environment within the HR function.
* Ensure comprehensive onboarding and support for new employees to facilitate rapid integration and productivity.
* Facilitate talent reviews and implement succession plans and retention strategies for key personnel.
* Develop and execute learning and development plans to equip employees with necessary skills.
* Coach managers and formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or manage employee separation.
* Play a critical role in disseminating organizational communications and monitoring feedback within functional areas.
* Support the implementation of HR strategy by identifying training and development needs and liaising with the Learning & Development Manager.
* Address employee relations issues within business units, supporting line managers in fostering a culture of employee engagement aligned with Group values.
* Advise line managers on HR matters, ensuring compliance with local laws and Group policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
* Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures, ensuring proper application of disciplinary procedures.
* Act as a trusted business partner and coach to managers, providing consultation and support across the group.
* Measure employee engagement and implement necessary actions based on results.
* Act as a change agent and facilitate transitions.
* Participate in manpower planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
* Assess business needs prior to recruitment, gathering information on job requirements, content, purpose, and expected outcomes.
* Support line managers in job profile design, technical assessments, and interview questionnaire development.
* Conduct competency-based panel interviews with line managers.
* Ensure adherence to HR policy, review and strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA), and provide leadership on process and governance.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
* Maintain focus on localization and diversification goals.

**Qualifications and Experience:**

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Management.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner in a large multinational organization.
* CIPD qualification is desirable.

**Required Skills:**

* Competitive and results-focused.
* Demonstrated leadership and development capabilities.
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* Cultural awareness and teamwork skills.

**About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate:**

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim Group, manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. AFGRE develops and manages owned landbanks, unlocking economic potential and contributing to future development for over 40 years.

**About Al-Futtaim Malls:**

Al-Futtaim Malls specializes in developing and managing retail-led super-regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With over 9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development.

**About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies:**

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt and The Technologies division provides complete business solutions.

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