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People Business Partner We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East.
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People Business Partner
We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East.
Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint.
In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets
What we do
We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants.
Our tenants are major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa and Oman in the Middle East).
Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence
Overview
Reporting to the Head of People, the People Business Partner will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational HR support to Group Functions, primarily based in Dubai.
The role ensures alignment between business objectives and people strategy, while strengthening employee engagement, organisational effectiveness and compliance with UAE labour regulations.
Location
: Dubai, UAE
Role Respontysibili
- As a People Business Partner, you will be responsible for:
- Partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic HR advisory support across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Supporting Group Functions in identifying and addressing People priorities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance with UAE labour law
- Managing employee relations matters, providing guidance on grievance and disciplinary processes with discretion and professionalism
- Supporting the management and administration of employee benefits programmes, including liaison with external providers
- Monitoring People metrics and preparing reports and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
- Partnering with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and global mobility activities
- Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
- Contributing to the development and implementation of People policies, procedures and global initiatives, including diversity and inclusion and organisational change programmes
- Supporting the rollout and optimisation of HR systems and tools across Group Functions
Requirements for the Role
- To succeed in the role, you will have:
- At least 3 years’ prior experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in a similar generalist capacity within a multinational organisation
- Strong working knowledge of UAE labour law and HR best practice
- Experience working in a commercially driven, fast-paced environment
- Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging and influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong organisational, planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Desired Skills
- Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above)
- Experience supporting HR activity across multiple geographies
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and People analytics
- Strong analytical capability with a data-driven approach to problem solving
- High levels of cultural awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a global organisation
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment.
- You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
- If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.
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