Vice President – Human Resource Business Partner

Position Overview

1. Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals and workforce requirements.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and workforce optimization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on people-related matters and business transformation initiatives.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Lead manpower planning activities, including headcount forecasting and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify current and future talent requirements.
• Support talent acquisition strategies and ensure alignment with workforce plans.
• Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Advise managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Foster a positive employee experience and promote employee engagement initiatives.

Hr Compliance & Labor Law Management

• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend updates to HR practices and policies.
• Conduct HR audits and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual HR budgeting and workforce cost planning processes.
• Analyze workforce trends, HR metrics, and financial data to support business decision-making.
• Prepare manpower forecasts and provide recommendations for cost optimization.

Policy Development & Governance

• Review, revise, and draft HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content.
• Ensure HR policies remain compliant with local legislation and organizational standards.
• Drive policy awareness and implementation across the organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders across departments.
• Facilitate effective communication between HR and business functions.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and HR expertise.

Hr Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor key HR metrics, including turnover, retention, headcount, and workforce productivity.
• Prepare management reports and provide actionable recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Utilize HR data to support strategic workforce decisions.

Key Talent Acquisition

• Develop and strengthen industry networks to identify and attract key market talent.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to attract and retain top talent.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and employment regulations.
• Strategic HR business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in manpower planning, workforce forecasting, and organizational design.
• Strong budgeting and workforce cost management capabilities.
• Experience in HR policy drafting, revision, and implementation.
• Employee relations and conflict resolution expertise.
• Performance management and talent development knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline preferred.
• Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD Level 5/7 preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner role.
• Proven experience working within the UAE/GCC region with strong understanding of local labor legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated success in workforce planning, HR transformation, and policy governance initiatives.