HR Business Partner | Al-Futtaim Automotive – Al Futtaim Group

Overview of the role

We’re seeking an HR Business Partner – Automotive to act as a trusted advisor to senior line management, shaping and delivering people strategies that drive robust business growth. You’ll reinforce a culture of performance, meritocracy, and diversity while ensuring full compliance with HR policy and UAE labor law across the employee lifecycle. 

What you will do

•  Co-create the HR strategy and annual HR plan with business stakeholders, driving continuous improvement across HR activities 

•  Lead induction, succession planning, retention strategies, learning & development, and performance management (including improvement plans) to accelerate productivity and safeguard promotion processes

•  Partner with Group Training to deliver annual training plans, meetings, and people reviews—ensuring successors are identified for all key roles

•  Coach line managers on engagement (aligned to “Al Futtaim Way”), policy adherence, and disciplinary procedures; minimize risk and ensure compliance throughout the employee lifecycle

•  Serve as a coach and change agent to senior leaders; monitor incentives and manpower budgets; design and implement engagement action plans. 

•  Advise on lean, multi-skilled structures; support reorganizations and consolidations; track productivity metrics and Emiratisation/localisation targets

•  Report employee costs; lead manpower budgeting; manage HR budget; standardize monthly metrics on performance vs. budget, overtime, incentives, and casual labor

•  Strengthen internal controls, educate staff via SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) trainings, and uphold Emirati-only positions where mandated

Job Details

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