HRBP | Retail | Marks & Spencer | KSA (Riyadh, SA)

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<p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>165323 </p>

<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. </p>

<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p>
<h3><b>Role Overview</b></h3>

<p><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>To act as a trusted advisor to  line management on change management, integration management, HR budget and plan, staffing, talent management processes and execution ; to ensure a keen understanding of the business so as to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity; and comply with Group HR policy.To act as a trusted advisor to  line management on change management, integration management, HR budget and plan, staffing, talent management processes and execution ; to ensure a keen understanding of the business so as to implement HR strategies and practices that support robust business growth; reinforce a culture of performance focus, meritocracy and diversity; and comply with Group HR policy.</span></span></p>

<h3><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h3>

<h4><b>Talent Management</b></h4>

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<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>In liaison with the Head of HR,   execute  talent management strategy which will ensure  having the right talent  for the right position through internal and external selection of candidates </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Work with line managers to develop succession plans and retention strategies for key talent and positions.  Prepares talent maps for all functions </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Track progress of HIPO/Potential employees to ensure a strong pipeline of candidates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Work with line managers to propose right candidate for vacancies and prepare promotions proposal</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Review and implement performance management plans to improve performance or assist with exit from the organisation.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Talent Acquisition</b></h4>

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<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure all jobs have updated Job Descriptions, line managers are guided in defining organizational requirements and job scopes to ensure a multi skilled team and lean organization </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure all Line Managers have access to IGROW success factors, trained and effectively using with proper guidance by the HRBP.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Liaise with the AF Talent Lead in order to attract the right talent, to lead and manage the recruitment process in line with internal audit guidelines and procedures as well as timely in order to complete the recruitment in less than 45 days. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Propose, update and develop selection tools for different role and support/train line managers in interviewing and assessment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Plan a recruitment calendar for new Store Openings and implements assessments with line managers and AFG Talent Acquisition Team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure compliance with localisation policy and targets reaching targets in UAE and KSA.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Ensure offers are made in line with DOA and MPC budget.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Training &amp; Development</b></h4>

<ul>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Conduct training needs analysis each year to prepare the L&amp;D proposal and calendar.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and given support to become productive as quickly as possible with L&amp;D Team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure training needs of key and high potential staff are identified and delivered.  Ensure all key positions have identified successors.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Track progress of HIPO employees and review their progress with line managers to go to assessment for next level.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Prepare quarterly L&amp;D presentations for Line Managers in order to show the ROI and impact of learning calendar.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Employee Relations (ER)</b></h4>

<ul>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement based upon ‘Al Futtaim Way’ values.  Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity.  Act as an advisor to Line Managers in order to educate them and minimise risk.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Ensure that the disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is exited from the business.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Business Partnering</b></h4>

<ul>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Act as a trusted business partner and coach to line management.  Consult and support Line Managers across the business units.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Focus on measuring the employee engagement of the business units and take actions necessary to improve it.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Advise, coach and mentor management and HR team on people related issues.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Act as change agent and facilitate transition.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Reporting &amp; Compliance</b></h4>

<ul>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Join Trade Meetings by presenting weekly HR priorities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Prepare and report MBR reports by Brand.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Ensure monthly recruitment and talent KPIS are reported and reviewed. (Vacant positions, internal recruitment rate, time to fill vacancy, progress of talent pipeline).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Propose action for any issues indicates by KPI.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h5><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><b><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>HR Policy</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></h5>

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<ul>
<li><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”><span style=”color:black”>Ensure compliance to HR policy is maintained, to review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures, ensure compliance of DOA and provide leadership on process and governance. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements.  Safeguard that Emiratization focus is maintained, and diversification goals are reinforced and achieved.  </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<h3><b>Required Skills and Qualifications</b></h3>

<h4><b>Education:</b></h4>

<ul>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Human Resource, Psychology or Business Management Degree.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>CIPD qualification desirable.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Experience:</b></h4>

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<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Five years HR Generalist Experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”><span style=”font-size:12.0pt”><span style=”color:black”><span style=”text-justify:inter-ideograph”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif”><span style=”font-size:11.0pt”><span style=”font-family:&#39;Calibri&#39;, sans-serif”>Previous experience as a HR Business Partner.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<h4><b>Skills:</b></h4>

<ul>
<li>Expertise in <b>change management, recruitment, organizational development, and employee relations</b>.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Proficiency in HR metrics and compliance.</li>
</ul>

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