Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner - DIP 1

Reports to: Senior Manager – HR

Job Purpose:

• Work in partnership with Corporate People Team to provide HR support within the UAE and to effectively and consistently deliver people plans.
• Under the guidance of Corporate People Team, deliver best practice and commercially focused HR solutions that support the business area.
• Administer all human resource initiatives, programs and initiatives and provide HR support to all departments & staff within the UAE.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the People operating plan is implemented within the UAE ensuring alignment with corporate policy and protocols at all times.
• Support staff to resolve human resource problems by providing consistent interpretation/application of HR policies and procedures across the UAE.
• Develop and update job descriptions for all roles in the allocated verticals.
• Support hiring managers in preparing headcount forms to initiate the recruitment process in line with the approved Headcount plan.
• Coordinate employee performance reviews, probationary meetings (where applicable), and regular one-to-one meetings to assist the Corporate People team in driving up standards across the business.
• Conduct grievance investigations with line managers, recommend resolution, and ensure corporate procedures are followed and documented.
• Discuss and determine appropriate disciplinary action in case of misconduct and underperformance in line with the Bateel disciplinary policies & procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze, and report on the exit interview analysis.
• Oversee employee information collection, analysis, and reporting; supervise the input of data and ensure data integrity.
• Support in preparing and monitoring headcount and personnel costs within budget.
• Periodically analyze and report HR KPIs and identify solutions to improve them.
• Audit HRIS system capabilities for accuracy, integrity, and functionality.
• Escalate employee issues and engage with Corporate People Team for optimized solutions.
• Administer all People programs to support the entire employee cycle including but not limited to workforce planning, resourcing, performance management, development, reward and recognition, employee relations, payroll, HRIS, costing, organization development and effectiveness, compliance, reporting, transport, accommodation, etc.
• Serve as the Department’s liaison of HR and management, as well as the central point of contact for interdepartmental projects and communications related to HR business operations.
• Act as an ambassador for the People Business Partner model, actively driving up standards to highlight the benefits of the model for all staff.
• Assess HR operational needs and change policies and procedures to ensure efficiencies and seamless delivery of services to all present, past, and future customers of the country.

Lives and Advocates the Bateel Values:

• Quality
• Innovation
• Authenticity
• Integrity

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Plant or Food Manufacturing and other related industries preferred.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written English.
• Must have a valid UAE driving license.

Qualification and Licenses Requirement:

• Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in HR or another field.
• Knowledge of UAE Labour Law and Statutory compliances is essential.
• CIPD member preferred.

*Due to the volume of applications we are receiving, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW will be contacted.