Human Resources Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Leisure Retail Full time 120,000 - 250,000 per year

About Us:

A subsidiary of the prestigious Emirates Group, Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) are a renowned food and beverage retail operator, and our vision is to delight every customer with our passion for quality and service. We own and operate restaurants, cafes, and bars across the Middle East, Asia, Australasia, East Africa, and North America. Our diverse portfolio means we offer something for everyone across our 300+ global outlets. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences for our people, customers, and communities through operational efficiency and the highest standards of customer service at every touch point. Our portfolio includes globally recognized brands like Costa Coffee, Pret A Manager, Giraffe, and The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, alongside bespoke homegrown concepts like ZOMA.

Job Purpose:

As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner to executive and senior leaders across MMI and ELR, driving the alignment of HR strategies with business objectives to enable sustainable performance and growth. This role requires a balance of strategic influence and operational excellence, translating business priorities into actionable people plans that enhance workforce capability, organizational culture, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and tailor aligned HR strategies.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness and design initiatives that enhance agility, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Lead engagement and culture programs that promote inclusion, collaboration, and performance.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Support business transformation initiatives through effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Use HR data and analytics to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with HR functions to deliver consistent, high-quality people processes and programs across the organization.

Required Qualification and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a business partnering role.
  • Professional HR accreditation (e.g. CIPD, AHRI) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE and international employment law and HR best practices.
  • Proven experience in HR strategy design and implementation within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Skills & Qualification:

  • Strategic mindset and strong business acumen.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Proficiency in HR technology and data analytics tools.
  • Strong organizational design and job evaluation skills (KF Hay/Mercer preferred).

What we offer:

Join a team of experienced professionals who are experts in the industry. We want to create memories and provide an exceptional experience to every customer on every visit. That's why we're passionate about offering a wide variety of delicious and high-quality products. We're committed to sustainable practices, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to the communities that we operate in. We're committed to putting our people first by creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

How to apply

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