HR Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Education Full time

About the Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) formulates an effective partnership with education leaders to develop and improve People & Organisation deliverables in schools and the alignment of business objectives of the organisation. They understand and constructively challenge cluster leads.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Talent Identification, Succession Planning, and Performance Management**
- Drive succession planning processes to identify and mobilize talent for movements within the GEMS network. Identify key positions and individuals within the cluster and maintain active talent information about potential successors to support engagement & retention.
- Oversee talent initiatives including 9-box grid, leadership databases, and talent pipelines
- Support internal talent branding and attraction strategies
- Support performance management by enabling 100% compliance of the principal termly reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date HR cluster dashboard(s) and implement an action plan to address key areas (recruitment, compliance, performance, succession planning, principal termly reviews) in regular consultation with the cluster leads and senior management at SSC on a bi-weekly basis.
- Advocate efficient performance management process in schools, across all staff categories
- Work in partnership with the corporate P&O Talent lead on the implementation of the PDP for the assigned cluster. Identifies training needs for Principals & staff on executive coaching and PDP system where necessary.

**Recruitment & Retention**
- Ensure school leadership hiring is aligned with internal talent mapping and external pipelining projects.
- Identify risks and Single source of all recruitment requirements, maintain alignment with the cluster-level recruitment plan and coordinate with the central recruitment team.
- Support effective recruitment strategy implementation and provide guidance and input on business unit restructure and workforce planning. Maintain a central record of key vacancies.
- Facilitate annual intentions process, perform data analysis, and study exit trends to implement best-suited retention and recruitment strategies.
- Facilitate quality assurance on exit process periodically to support improved retention, year on year.
- Implement Board approved Reward strategies supporting the attraction and retention of top talent.

**Culture & Employee Relations**
- Lead the organization's climate survey actions and monitor the pulse of the organization to anticipate issues.
- Represent and advocate core values through all People-focused initiatives in schools.
- Manages and resolves complex employee issues & whistleblower reports. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations in assigned school clusters.
- Accountability for implementing GEMS Separation procedures, Grievance, and Discipline policies in assigned schools.

**HR Operations & Compliance**
- Provide guidance to Cluster Education leadership in collaboration with Government Relations team to provide up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure employee reconciliations are being performed by schools, and support school teams to achieve 100% compliance with mandatory registrations and all regulatory-guided employment approvals.
- Drive Safer recruitment policy compliance across the GEMS MENASA network, including ongoing advice to schools and facilitating training as needed.
- Conduct safer recruitment audits periodically. Analyse findings and recommend action plans for improvements.
- Communicate and maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees and P&O policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

**Reporting & Data Analytics**
- Leverage data to develop key priorities for driving P&O agenda and business outcomes.
- Owns the HR data for the assigned cluster(s) and is responsible for the ongoing improvement and maintenance of the data quality.
- Support implementation of HR automation projects. Work in collaboration with ERP, Data analytics, and HR projects teams to deliver core automation business objectives.

**Expected Qualifications & Experience**:

- A Degree in HR and/or an MBA in a related field.
- At least 5 years HR Generalist experience
- At least 2 years experience as a HR Business Partner

About Your Benefits


  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Airports Full time

    HR Business Partner Human Resource Development **HR & DEVELOPMENT** **HR Business Partner** **Every organization depends on its people and their passion. They’re the ones who look for new ways to innovate, delight and excite everybody they work with and for. And here, they’re empowered and valued for doing that. It could be your task to find, develop...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tiger Recruitment Ltd Full time

    The HR Business Partner plays a crucial role in the human resources department by aligning HR strategies with business objectives and providing comprehensive HR support to a specific business unit or department within the organization. They serve as a strategic partner, advisor, and consultant to senior leaders and managers, assisting in the development and...

  • HR Business Partner

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobot Full time

    QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is a plus.Background working in Healthcare, or Life Sciences.Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or a similar role.Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.Excellent communication and...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Emirates Group Full time

    Job Purpose: At dnata Travel Group, we pride ourselves in our long-standing travel expertise, a wide range of products and services, and high standards of service and safety across all of our operations. We remain informed, agile and innovative in our efforts to reconnect a better world amidst an ever-evolving travel landscape. We are a truly global business...

  • HR Business Partner

    2 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobot Full time

    QualificationsBachelor'sdegree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relatedfield. HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is aplus.Background working in Healthcare, orLife Sciences.Proven experience as an HRBusiness Partner or a similar role.Strongknowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, andregulations.Excellent communication...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates Swisslinx Middle East Full time

    A fantastic positions has become available to work for a global brand, based in Dubai, as an HR Business Partner.Main Purpose:Work with line managers to deliver implementation of business strategy through effective people strategies. Deliver agreed levels of HR services in line with EMEA and Country/Company HR processes and in line with Bus & Functions...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Full time

    Job ScheduleFull timeJob DescriptionAs an HR business partner, you will be embedding company HR strategy and providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business. Liaises with other HR functions, including Recruitment, Training & Development and HR Operations.In partnership with...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Talent Source.ie Full time

    **Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)** **Dubai** We are looking for a strategic partner to business leaders who is passionate about contributing to the development & execution of HR initiatives that support employee engagement and organisational success - is this you? Read on! The HRBP would report directly to the CEO. The Company is UAE based & has...

  • HR Business Partner

    2 days ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Thomsun Group Full time

    We are currently looking to hire an experienced HR - Business Partner who will be responsible for business objectives, fostering employee engagement and development, performance management, admin work and ensuring legal compliance in the company. - Collaborating with senior management to understand the organization's goals and develop HR strategies that...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates IC SOLUTIONS Full time

    **_Job Description:_**: - _coordinate the adaptation process and integrate new employees into teams;_ - _participate in career planning and employee development;_ - _participate in the formation of teams and departments;_ - _act as a business partner and advise managers on issues of working with teams;_ - _accompany employees during their work in the...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates tyloz building solutions LLC Full time

    **Role and Responsibilities**: - **Strategic HR Planning**: - Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall organizational goals. - Participate in strategic planning sessions to identify HR needs and initiatives. - **Employee Engagement**: - Act as a liaison between HR and business units to understand and address employee needs. -...

  • HR Business Partner

    5 days ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobot Full time

    Job Alert You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field requiredSend jobsJob Alert You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field requiredSend jobsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is a plus.Background working in...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates AbbVie Full time

    **Company Description** **Job Description** HR Business Partner Gulf Levant** The HR Business Partner is a strategic and trusted partner to the organization, in talent development, finding talent, and shaping culture necessary to accomplish our business strategies to make a remarkable impact on patients around the world. They will serve as a strategic...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Oil and Gas Job Search Ltd Full time

    What You Will DoAs an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the HR Manager and will support her on HR-related queries from Dubai's employees and external partners.Your main administrative duties will include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and HR guides) and updating internal databases. Ultimately,...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Christian Dior Couture Full time

    POSITION **Objective**: - To support the Area Manager/Boutique Managers on all the HR aspects: Recruitments, Reporting, Payroll, Employees relations, Team development, performance Management. Development of HR practices and processes. **Responsibilities**: - Position HR function as Business Partner and cooperate with Retail Manager and Store Managers in...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Christian Dior Couture Full time

    Company: Christian Dior Couture - Country / Region : United Arab Emirates - City : Dubai - Business group: Fashion & Leather Goods - Contract type: Permanent Job - Function: Human Resources - Experience required: Minimum 5 years - Reference No.: CDC08078 - Date of publication: 2023.02.22 POSITION **Objective**: - To support the Area Manager/Boutique...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al-Futtaim Full time

    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 A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago


    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Oil and Gas Job Search Ltd Full time

    What You WillDoAs an HR Business Partner,you will work closely with the HR Manager and will support her onHR-related queries from Dubai's employees and externalpartners.Your main administrative duties willinclude maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g.employment records and HR guides) and updating internal databases.Ultimately, you...

  • HR Business Partner

    5 days ago


    dubai, United Arab Emirates Oil And Gas Job Search Ltd Full time

    What You Will DoAs an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the HR Manager and will support her on HR-related queries from Dubai's employees and external partners.Your main administrative duties will include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and HR guides) and updating internal databases. Ultimately, you...


  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates Move One Full time

    Position Purpose Develop, Implement and Manage all HR processes across Middle East & Central Asia (Performance Management, Rewards & Recognitions, Mobility Management, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Engagement, Staffing & Placement and Management Training & Development) Responsibilities / Duties / Functions Tasks Collaborate with...