UAE National | Automotive | Head of HR

Organisational Development • Create a HR strategy and annual HR Plan with senior management and communicate it effectively across the HR Function and Business Units. • Support a continuous improvement environment for HR activities within the Business Units. • Ensure new employees are properly inducted and develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent. • Develop and execute learning and development plans to equip individuals with necessary skills. • Formulate and implement performance management plans to improve performance or facilitate exit. • Monitor performance management processes and safeguard promotion processes. • Ensure SMART objectives are set for employees. Training & Development • Specify training initiatives required to support the business and liaise with Group Training Department to deliver them. • Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and met. • Ensure all key positions have identified successors. • Develop annual training plans and organize regular organizational charts updates. • Conduct regular TDC meetings and annual people reviews. Employee Relations • Manage ER issues within the business units and support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based on Al Futtaim Way values. • Reinforce a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus, and diversity. • Advise line managers to educate them and minimize risk, ensuring compliance with local law and Group policy. • Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures. • Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee exit. Business Partnering • Act as a trusted business partner and coach to senior management. • Consult and support line managers across the business units. • Focus on measuring and improving employee engagement. • Advise, coach, and mentor management and HR team on people-related issues. • Act as change agent and facilitate transitions. Workforce Optimisation • Advise on creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce. • Support and facilitate business structure reorganisation and consolidation to achieve efficiency. • Communicate organizational messages and monitor feedback within business units. • Ensure compliance with localization policy and targets. • Improve business unit productivity with necessary actions. Financial Management • Provide regular financial reporting of employee costs to line management. • Conduct annual manpower budgeting exercises accurately. • Manage HR Department budget and ensure HR Team adherence to financial systems and processes. • Monitor incentives payouts and manage manpower performance, focusing on performance vs. budget. • Communicate consistent metric reporting to management teams monthly. • Attend board and financial meetings. HR Policy • Ensure HR policy compliance and review to strengthen internal controls and procedures. • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and other requirements. • Maintain focus on Emiratization and reinforce diversification goals. • Educate staff about policies and procedures. • Address policy breaches promptly and decisively. • Safeguard Emirati-only positions. Required Skills To Be Successful: • Change Management • Organisational Development • Leadership Development • Human Capital Metrics • Professional qualification in Human Resources or Business Management, or a First Degree. • Minimum of 10 years HR experience, preferably in a leadership role such as Head of HR or HRBP within large multinational organizations. • Exposure to Middle Eastern market and dynamic best practice operating models. • Skills in Change Management, Organisational Development, Leadership Development, Performance/Compensation Management, Recruitment & Selection, Employee Relations, Mentoring/Coaching. • Expertise in Human Capital Metrics and strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Behavioral competencies such as achievement orientation, strategic thinking, solution orientation, and teamwork.