Human Resources Business Partner

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HR Business Partner

What You'll Own

Drive Budgets, Forecasting & Manpower Planning

• Take ownership of the
• HR budget cycle
• — from building annual manpower budgets and headcount forecasts to tracking spend against plan throughout the year
• Partner with
• Finance and Operations
• to align staffing models with business demand, seasonal fluctuations, and growth projections — ensuring the organization is always right-sized, right-skilled, and cost-efficient
• Provide leadership with
• clear visibility
• on labor costs, vacancy rates, and workforce gaps to enable smarter, faster decision-making

Lead Employee Relations & Grievance Management

• Be the first point of contact for
• complex employee relations matters
• — from workplace conflicts and conduct issues to formal grievances and disciplinary proceedings
• Manage cases with
• fairness, discretion, and consistency
• , ensuring all matters are handled in line with company policy, local labor law, and best practice
• Coach managers on how to
• navigate sensitive conversations
• , de-escalate tensions, and create a culture where issues are addressed early — before they escalate
• Conduct or oversee
• workplace investigations
• where needed, documenting findings and recommending appropriate outcomes
• Track
• ER trends and patterns
• across the business and use insights to recommend preventive measures that strengthen workplace harmony

Drive Talent & Culture Forward

• Own the full talent lifecycle — from attracting the right people to helping them grow, perform, and stay
• Build meaningful succession plans and leadership pipelines — not just spreadsheets, but real development paths
• Design and run the performance cycle in a way that actually moves the needle — goal setting, coaching conversations, and honest feedback loops
• Partner with L&D to create development programs that employees genuinely value
• Be the Go-To for All Things People
• Act as a trusted sounding board for managers on performance concerns, team dynamics, and people decisions
• Keep compensation and benefits competitive by collaborating closely with Finance — because retaining great talent starts with fair rewards
• Champion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Make Data-Driven Decisions

• Track what matters — turnover trends, engagement scores, performance patterns — and turn numbers into actionable insights for leadership
• Spot issues before they become problems and recommend smart, proactive solutions

Lead Through Change

• Support transformation initiatives and help teams navigate shifts in structure, process, or culture with clarity and confidence
• Build engagement and retention strategies that go beyond surveys — think recognition, feedback loops, and genuine connection

Build & Develop Your Team

• Lead and mentor a small HR team, setting high standards while creating a supportive environment where people learn and grow together
• Manage priorities and resources so HR delivers real value across every department

Your Background

• **5+ years in HR**
• , with at least
• 2 years operating as a true business partner
• — not just in title
• Experience in
• hospitality, luxury brands, or high-touch service industries
• is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience across
• employee relations, grievance handling, recruitment, performance management, HR budgeting, manpower planning, and organizational development

Your Credentials

• **Bachelor's degree**
• in HR, Business, or a related discipline
• **HR certification**
• (PHR, SPHR, CIPD, or similar) is a bonus

Your Style

• You communicate with confidence and clarity — in

English

Arabic

• is a nice-to-have
• You're equally comfortable in a boardroom conversation and a 1:1 with a front-line team member
• You handle sensitive situations with
• maturity, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• You're calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and never afraid to challenge the status quo constructively
• You lead with data but connect with empathy
• Why This Role?
• You'll join a
• world-class hospitality group
• where people are genuinely at the center of the business.
• This is a chance to shape culture, influence strategy, and grow your career in one of the most exciting markets in the world.