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.