HR Business Partner – Strategic Human Capital Support Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Al-Futtaim Group is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to align human capital strategies with business objectives across multiple divisions in Dubai. This role is instrumental in building a performance-driven, inclusive, and efficient workforce that drives long-term business success.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Human Resources & Consulting
Function: HR Strategy and Business Partnering
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What Does an HR Business Partner Do?
As an HR Business Partner, your role is to advise senior leadership on HR best practices and deliver talent strategies that enable organizational growth, workforce effectiveness, and employee engagement. You will be responsible for HR planning, change management, performance development, and compliance within your assigned business units.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Develop and implement annual HR plans aligned with business goals
- Act as a strategic coach and consultant to senior line management
- Identify training needs and manage succession planning for key roles
- Lead performance management initiatives and workforce optimization strategies
- Support reorganization, talent mobility, and workforce budgeting
- Manage employee relations issues and ensure legal and policy compliance
- Promote a culture based on meritocracy, diversity, and employee engagement
- Collaborate with HR teams to measure employee satisfaction and improve morale
- Ensure full compliance with localization policies and Emiratization goals
- Provide financial reporting on HR metrics and employee cost data
What Skills Are Needed for an HR Business Partner in Dubai?
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience
- Proven background in organizational development and change management
- Previous experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent
Core Skills:
- Expertise in compensation, talent development, coaching, and employee relations
- Strong understanding of UAE labor laws and compliance frameworks
- Analytical and financial modeling capabilities for workforce planning
- Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in managing restructuring and performance-based transitions
- Strategic thinking with hands-on HR execution ability
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Work with one of the UAE’s largest and most respected conglomerates
- Exposure to dynamic business environments and leadership teams
- Competitive salary and full benefits aligned with UAE HR market practices
- Opportunity to lead people transformation initiatives and shape HR strategy
- A collaborative, diverse, and values-driven organizational culture
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified and privately held business group based in Dubai. With operations across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, the Group partners with over 200 global brands across five divisions: automotive, real estate, retail, financial services, and healthcare. Al-Futtaim continues to evolve through its deep-rooted values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, enriching the lives of its customers, employees, and partners every day.