Lead Employee Relations

Employee Relations:

• Spearhead all HC related query resolutions that are provided to all employees and internal customers following clearly defined processes, in line with the set SLAs. Coordinate resolution with relevant teams within the Human Capital function (GS / Vertical), if required
• Monitor the effectiveness of LMS administration for mandatory or compliance learnings, including assignment of learners, tracking, completion, and monitoring report generation for respective stakeholders
• Ensure employee records are always up-to-date, and ensure confidentiality
• Effectively manage the profit and loss of the sub-function to optimize financial performance and achieve strategic objectives

Government Relations Management:

• Monitor the effective execution and compliance to government requirements, like processing employment permits, visas, occupational health cards, medical examinations, immigration related activities, and security clearances. Drive completion for all employees and eligible dependents, in line with internal and relevant authority policies and procedures
• Drive pensions management as per UAE laws and regulations for UAE and GCC nationals - oversee the registration, deregistration, transfers and liaise with relevant authorities

Offboarding, EOS & Employee Assignment:

• Monitor the effectiveness of the offboarding process for employees
• Ensure correct and timely end of services payment
• Manage resolution on queries raised by employees (that escalate to this level) and facilitate acceptance, as required
• Drive completion of all documentation and sign offs related to redeployment of employees (including promotions, transfer, job code change etc) to ensure they accurately maintained. Coordinate with Vertical HC teams for specific information as required

Payroll Management:

• Support and provide inputs to the DH Vertical stakeholders in annual manpower budgeting process for DH entities
• Govern the processes, guidelines and protocols for payroll activities in line with the overall DH values and guidelines
• Review effectiveness of payroll process and its adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Conceptualize and deploy improvements to align to leading practices
• Monitor the efficiency and findings of internal and external payroll audits and ensure timely closure
• Ensure accurate payroll costing is posted

Leave Administration:

• Periodically review leave administration to ensure accurate records of leave entitlements, usage, balances, and accruals
• Advocate compliance with the organization's leave policies and labour laws through capability building sessions and periodic communication
• Assess the compliance and user interface of the leave management system and monitor leave calendar updates

Relationship Management & Communication:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholder managers, with focus on balancing empathy and data led administration of grievances and disciplinary actions
• Collaborate with Vertical HC teams to identify and address root causes of workplace issues and frequent and repetitive grievances by implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks
• Manage relationships with the key stakeholders in the verticals and drive customer satisfaction for the services provided.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a continuous improvement culture in the sub-function in line with GS Strategy
• Periodically review metrics and reporting systems to measure the effectiveness of the in scope processes and lead the implementation of process improvements using LEAN Six Sigma
• Provide guidance on implementing improvements using LEAN Six Sigma
• Champion service management activities to ensure effective delivery of all services within the sub-function.
• Responsible for a healthy improvement pipeline in sub-function and initiating new LEAN Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt projects
• Be a LEAN Six Sigma Champion by ensuring the employees achieve the right LEAN Six Sigma Certification in line with their job requirements; provide guidance and oversight for the LEAN Six Sigma projects executed within the sub-function.

People Management:

• Spearhead the HC Operations sub-function and ensure individual and sub-functional objectives and priorities are in line with GS HC and overall GS objectives, and are met within the set milestones
• Provide day-to-day management and supervision to direct reports and support them in achieving their operational objectives
• Drive upskilling and continuous development within one's own team in line with the capability requirement and service priorities of the GS HC function
• Build and promote a customer centric and service mindset culture, encouraging innovation and high performance within the team

• Bachelor or Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• 10-15 years of experience in employee relations or similar roles with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a shared services organization
• Strong knowledge of UAE employment laws and regulations
• Experience working in the Middle East region, especially UAE is preferred
• LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
• Experience in similar Large-scale matrix organizations, Centre of Excellence or Shared Services background is highly preferred.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Human Capital operations
• Legal compliances related to employees
• Risk assessment & reporting
• Employee relations
• Human Capital service delivery
• Process excellence and execution focus