UAEN Jr. HR Business Partner | Retail | Corporate – Al Futtaim Group

Overview Of The Role:

The Junior HRBP is responsible for supporting various HR processes, including talent acquisition, engagement, learning and development, budgeting, reporting, and compliance of personnel administration. This role requires a generalist knowledge to support different HR priorities and ensure efficient HR operations within the department.

What You Will Do:

Manpower Budget & Reporting

• Support Senior HRBP and HR Operations Manager in collating manpower requirements from management.
• Validate variable budget assumptions and accurately enter data into the planning tool for each cost center.
• Create headcount tracking sheets by band and by cost center and assist in budget approval.
• Compile HR data reports, analyze data variance, and prepare detailed reports.
• Compile PDR ratings and forms, ensure conformity, and provide guidance on content quality for levels F and below.

Talent Acquisition

• Support Senior HRBP in manpower planning and recruitment activities for band G and below, including for Stores.
• Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition team to manage Success Factors, opening and managing requisitions, and fulfilling positions to meet business needs.
• Ensure recruitment is completed within 45 days and all procedures comply with internal audit standards.

Employee Relations

• Review disciplinary cases, ensure proper documentation, and compare evidence.
• Recommend actions to Senior HRBP, prepare disciplinary warning letters, and manage filing.
• Ensure disciplinary letters are issued within defined time frames.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Train and inform store admin teams on standards to ensure correct data keeping and audit compliance.
• Conduct checks for HR-related costs and accruals as directed by the HR Operations Manager.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed, and payroll records and payments are processed accurately and on time.

System and Organizational Maintenance

• Conduct SAP checks to ensure correct workflows and status of employment changes.
• Collaborate with line managers and SSUs to ensure management changes, employee transfers, and status changes are timely reflected in the system.
• Maintain and update organizational charts to reflect the current status.

Corporate and Brand Representation

• Act as an ambassador for Al Futtaim, aligning behavior with brand and corporate values.
• Develop relationships with SSUs, group functions, and store teams to ensure effective support and administration.
• Gather and analyze feedback from employees to improve HR practices.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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