Manager People & Performance

Shory
Abu Dhabi
AED 120,000 - 200,000
Job description

Are you passionate about driving performance, optimizing workforce strategies, and partnering with business leaders to create a high-impact organization? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, where you can influence leadership, shape people strategies, and build a performance-driven culture?

At Shory, we are looking for a Manager, People & Performance to lead strategic initiatives that will enhance our workforce effectiveness and create an engaged, high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the leadership team and business units, ensuring our people strategies align with business growth and transformation.

What Youll Be Doing:

Performance Management & Workforce Optimization

  • Develop, implement, and continuously refine the performance management framework to ensure alignment with business goals and leadership expectations.
  • Drive the annual and mid-year performance review processes, ensuring clear OKR-setting, continuous feedback, and alignment with business needs.
  • Analyze performance trends and generate insights to drive improvements in employee and team effectiveness.
  • Work closely with managers and HRBPs to provide guidance on employee performance, coaching, and career development discussions.
  • Ensure fairness and consistency in performance evaluations, rewards, and recognition programs.

Business Partnering & Strategic Workforce Planning

  • Act as a strategic HR partner, collaborating with leaders to address people and performance challenges in alignment with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement workforce planning strategies, ensuring the right talent is in place to support business growth and long-term goals.
  • Identify gaps in workforce capabilities and propose solutions to optimize employee productivity and effectiveness.
  • Work with HRBPs and department heads to enhance workforce optimization, succession planning, and talent deployment.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance team collaboration and cross-functional synergies to improve business efficiency.

Employee Engagement & Cultural Alignment

  • Implement initiatives that foster employee engagement, motivation, and workplace satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute strategies that reinforce company values, strengthen culture, and promote a high-performance environment.
  • Use data-driven insights from employee feedback surveys to enhance engagement and retention strategies.
  • Collaborate with leadership teams to drive cultural transformation efforts that align with business strategy.

Reporting, Data-Driven Decision Making & Continuous Improvement

  • Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of performance and engagement initiatives.
  • Leverage HR analytics and workforce data to refine strategies, enhance decision-making, and optimize talent management.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to performance management and workforce planning.
  • Continuously improve processes and frameworks to drive better talent outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

What Were Looking For:

  • 8+ years of experience in Performance Management, Workforce Optimization, or HR Business Partnering.
  • Proven expertise in performance frameworks, employee engagement strategies, and workforce planning.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
  • A data-driven mindset with experience in HR analytics and reporting.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive meaningful change.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

Why Join Us

  • Make a direct impact by shaping the company’s performance culture and workforce strategies.
  • Be part of a dynamic, innovative organization at the forefront of growth and transformation.
  • Work closely with leadership to drive business impact through people strategies.
  • Opportunities for career growth & development within a forward-thinking HR team.

Join us and be a part of something impactful! We are looking for bold thinkers who can drive change and create a thriving workforce.

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