HR Business Partner Retail & Emiratization Middle East

About The Job

As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, supporting Retail teams across the region. You will play a key role in driving people strategies, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring the implementation of HR best practices aligned with business objectives.

Job responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Business Partnering: - Act as a strategic HR business partner to HRM & Retail Teams across three Dubai Mall locations, providing expert consultation and guidance on complex people-related issues and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. - Proactively manage and resolve employee relations matters, including sensitive grievance, performance management, and disciplinary cases, ensuring legal compliance and equitable outcomes. - Conduct routine site visits to foster strong relationships with store employees, proactively addressing HR-related concerns and identifying opportunities to enhance the employee experience. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: - Collaborate with Store Managers to forecast future talent requirements, develop comprehensive workforce plans aligned with business goals, and proactively address staffing needs. - Spearhead the recruitment process for managerial and key leadership roles, partnering with hiring managers to optimize candidate selection and ensure a seamless onboarding experience. - Champion succession planning and internal mobility initiatives to cultivate a pipeline of future leaders and maximize employee retention. - Conduct strategic retention interviews and analyze attrition data to identify key drivers of employee turnover and develop targeted strategies to improve employee satisfaction and engagement. Performance Management & Talent Development: - Collaborate with HRM and Store Managers to conduct thorough needs assessments, and partner with the learning and development team to implement targeted training programs aligned with organizational objectives. - Support career development and internal mobility initiatives in partnership with HRM, providing employees with clear pathways for advancement and maximizing talent retention. - Drive the performance management process, providing expert guidance to managers on setting SMART objectives, conducting effective performance reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. - Conduct comprehensive salary benchmarking and individual compensation reviews, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices. - Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation structures, bonus schemes, and career progression opportunities, providing expert advice and guidance to employees. Emiratization: - Collaborate with store leadership and head office stakeholders to ensure consistent adherence to the Emiratization Mandate across all locations. - Conceptualize and implement a comprehensive Emiratization Graduate Program within Louis Vuitton, designed to attract and develop top Emirati talent. - Lead the development and execution of strategic networking and upskilling initiatives throughout the UAE, specifically tailored to cultivate local talent with a passion for luxury retail. HR Projects & Policies: - Spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive action plans based on employee engagement survey results, driving measurable improvements in workplace satisfaction and employee morale. - Collaborate on regional HR strategic projects, contributing expertise and insights to support broader organizational goals and initiatives.

Profile

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that directly support and enhance core business objectives. - Strategic and proactive problem-solver with a proven ability to anticipate and resolve complex HR challenges in a dynamic business environment. - Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, luxury retail environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. - Arabic Speaker.
  
  

Reference LVM30099