Human Capital Executive
Company Name
Majid Al Futtaim
Company Location
Dubai, Dubai
Job description
Role Purpose:
The position is mainly responsible to provide timely support to the Shopping Mall Business Unit (SMBU) pertaining to assigned Departments on the company’s HC strategies, policies, processes and procedures and ensuring that the highest level of HC support services is provided to management and employees in the most transparent, cost effective and timely manner in line with overall MAFP’s objectives.
Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Participate actively in the annual workforce planning and budgeting exercise for SMBU for the assigned departments and liaise with respective Functional Heads / Managers to facilitate during the process of ascertaining the required no of headcount based on the business plan.
2. Provide inputs in order to estimate manpower budget /costing for the assigned departments including new positions for hiring in conjunction with the HCBP, HC Coordinator and Corporate P&OD – C&B function.
3. Assist the SMBU Head of HC in implementing the organization structure for the assigned departments after approval is received from the SMBU CEO and CEC.
4. Implement MAFP HC policies and procedures in the assigned departments and maintain effective liaison with the respective Functional Heads and Managers to ensure the correct interpretation and application / compliance of HC policies & procedures.
5. Ensure that employees in the assigned departments strictly comply with the MAFP policies, UAE’s Labour Law and other legal legislation requirements at all times during employment with MAFP.
6. Participate actively in the recruitment and selection process for various approved vacant positions in the assigned departments and ensure that all recruitment and selection activities are carried in the most cost effective and timely manner and in accordance with the prescribed HC policies and procedures and approved manpower budget.
7. Collaborate with respective Functional Heads / Managers in the assigned departments to Identify and assess internal potential of talent within SMBU. Ensure that high potential talent identified in the assigned departments (if any), are considered for vacant roles as the first place before external hiring.
8. Assist the SMBU Head of HC in the localization initiatives / programs for the assigned departments to meet / exceed in line with the overall MAFP’s objectives.
9. Liaise closely with the HR Coordinator and Corporate TM, Total reward function for fitment sheets / employment contracts of new hires as well as for existing employees in the assigned department and ensure that they are in compliance with the MAFPs HC policies and procedures and UAE Labour Law.
10. Coordinate on a regular basis with HC Administrator to ensure that all new hires in the assigned departments have smooth and trouble free on-boarding in their respective areas of employment after obtaining legal permission from concerned Govt. Authorities to work.
11. Implement and monitor the execution of the annual performance appraisal system for the assigned departments and ensure that the PMS timelines and process of evaluation is adhered at all levels and that all eligible staff are evaluated in a most transparent manner by their immediate Line Managers / Supervisors in the review period.
12. Participate in the compilation of annual performance evaluation results including calibrations for the assigned departments in order to establish performance ratings and recommendations for increment, promotion and training needs by the respective SMBU Functional Heads / Managers.
13. Work closely with respective Functional Heads / Managers in the assigned departments to effectively identify key training and development needs of their respective department personnel based on the Talent Mapping process. Ensure that all SMBU employees have proper Personal Development Plan (PDPs) in place for training and development.
14. Handle disputes and act as a main point of contact for the assigned departments in resolving issues that arise during the course of employment. Ensure that employees related disputes are amicably resolved through genuine efforts and discussion without going into litigation process.
15. Ensure that all staff related services are provided on a timely basis and with the highest of standards including off-boarding.
16. Collaborate with the Government Relations for the timely issuance / renewal of employee work permit, medical formalities, processing of residency visas etc.
17. Ensure that all HR related documents / files (physical / electronic on Oracle system) are up to date and maintained and kept in a secure manner.
18. Be the advocate and ambassador of aligning and cascading the MAFP values and ensure that all employees in the assigned departments adhered to and exhibit the same all the time.
Personal Characteristics and Required Background:
Minimum Qualifications/education
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / HR or equivalent. Certification such as CIPD / SHRM is highly desirable.
Minimum experience
· Minimum 6 – 8 years progressive experience in managing all HR disciplines in a reputed company, preferably Retail / Real Estate in GCC or abroad.
Seniority Level
Associate
Industry
- Retail
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
- Human Resources