People Business Partner

About Hill & KnowltonHill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.JOB TITLE: People Business PartnerREPORT TO: People DirectorROLE:The People Partner is a multifaceted role that involves managing talent acquisition, onboarding, business intelligence, policy implementation, compensation & benefits, learning & development, people management, and fostering company culture. The People Partner will be responsible to ensure that the People Department is adhering to all audit requirements. Markets include: Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Turkey and EgyptKey ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition Work with the Head of Talent Acquisition, hiring managers and Team Leads to determine team resourcing planning and structuring.Managing and tracking the Emiratization rates and targets and providing regular updates.Sourcing, filtering, and screening candidate applications, identifying potential candidates, and maintaining talent database.Helping in creating and maintaining job descriptions.Work with the Head of Talent Acquisition to determine appropriate selection process dependent on role and coach through recruitment process where required.Ensure all candidates’ reference and background checks are completed.Managing the relationships with local market universities regarding internships and career fairsLead the regional mobility program (Glide) and packages negotiations.Onboarding and Offboarding Welcoming new hires personally in Abu Dhabi and online for South Africa, Turkey and Egypt and ensure they went for office orientation.Updating and reviewing the onboarding program and decks regularly.Schedule induction days and ensure every new employee attended the induction presentation.Ensure probations reviews process is followed and the line mangers informed the People Team of outcome in a timely manner.Undertake exit interviews with all mid-level to director level leavers (where appropriate)Prepare quarterly turnover report with insights regarding exit interview feedback and trends; make recommendations as to how to positively affect retention rates and present to Practice leads and People DirectorEnsure all onboarding and offboarding documentation is as per SOX requirements.Business IntelligenceProviding accurate and up-to-date people data reports to stakeholders when requested.Managing the regular People and Finance data audits.Leading the data integrity efforts across all platforms.Managing the People Dashboard for Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Turkey and Egypt and continuously improving it.Assist in preparing the quarterly People updates for the regional leadership meetings.Assist in the People team’s task automation and AI adaptation efforts in order to increase efficiencies.Oversee all HR systems administration and provide support to the HR team and colleagues.Oversee the absence management administration and maternity leave planning and provide support.Policies + ProceduresEnsuring full compliance with the local labor laws and regulations, and regularly updating the company’s statutory bylaws (where applicable).Assisting in updating the company’s handbook and policies for the marketsLeading the data integrity efforts across all platforms.Supporting colleagues with all different People platforms enquiries and requests.Sharing People best practices with line managers and senior leadership team.Legal and ComplianceIn compliance with SOX requirements and audit, maintain accurate employment records.Assist People Director with all grievance, disciplinary and termination procedures in line with local employment legislation and company’s best practice.Work with WPP legal providers where required to ensure appropriate process is followed and correct legal advice is provided to directors.Ensure all People activities are compliant with local employment legislation, SOX requirements and company’s best practice.Represent the company with the labor and government inspections in the Abu Dhabi offices.Compensation And BenefitsCoordinating the annual company benefits renewal processes for the markets.Conducting regular benefits data audits.Ensure the annual promotions and compensation reviews documents are updated with the most up to date information and ensure reports and letters are done properly and accurately.Reviewing and approving the monthly payroll files.Performance & SuccessionResponsibility for the performance system, annual performance appraisal cycle including performance appraisal training, communication of timelines, follow up to ensure at least 80% completion and supporting managers with development/training needs that arise from process.Managing team talent mapping, Calibration, and succession planning process.Supervising and supporting the internship program for markets.Partnering with the management on organizational design, and skills assessmentHandles performance improvement plans and disciplinary investigations and conversations.Reviewing and analyzing performance data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience.Partnering with managers to retain, develop and motivate people to achieve their fullest potentialPeopleSupporting colleagues with their medical insurance enquiries and requests.Providing ongoing support to the team on People related matters, policies and procedures.Working with line managers addressing all types of team relations issues.Culture and EngagementManaging the annual colleague’s engagement survey and ensure 100% completion.Analyzing engagement survey results and prepare an action plan to be discussed with Practice Leads and People Director.Partnering with managers to retain, develop and motivate people to achieve their fullest potential.Working with business groups to assess, create and implement innovative solutions for a variety of engagement initiatives.Conduct Stay Interviews and regular check-ins with all colleagues, including secondees.Skills & CompetenciesExcellent presentation and communications skills.Strong understanding of UAE labor law and regulationsProven ability to successfully work as a team member and to build and maintain a positive work environment across the network.Demonstrated ability to coach managers and supervisors to use company best practices for maximum effectiveness.Strong skills and experience within measurement and evaluation of People metrics to evidence tangible impact to the business.Confidence to seek input and response from senior colleagues.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Ability to work swiftly and meet deadlines.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work across multiple teams and countries.Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company and the world.Across 70 offices in 30 countries our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.
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