HR Business Partner, dnata International - Emiratisation (Dubai based)

Job Purpose

Join us as a HR Business Partner, dnata International - Emiratisation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage. This role will be based in our Headquarters in Dubai.

Our HR Business Partnership team is responsible for supporting and providing HR business partnerships to various business leaders and teams across the Emirates Group. As the HR Business Partner for dnata International, this is an exciting opportunity to provide an efficient, solutions-focused HR service through effective partnership with HR Business Partners, the HR management team, and the line. The main focus of this role will be the project management of cross-divisional dnata HR initiatives, in close coordination with Group HR teams and HR representatives across the dnata international businesses. In this role, you will be an HR consultant and will act as a change agent for various strategic initiatives in dnata HR, including technology standardisation, data analytics, and organisation development.

In this role, you will

• Provide insights on employee engagement and departmental culture through formal and informal interactions; contribute to initiatives that improve culture and engagement levels.
• Identify and propose improvements to HR processes, focusing on customer experience, simplification, and efficiency; promote feedback mechanisms and support change initiatives within HR.
• Coach managers through hiring processes; identify learning, development, and executive coaching needs and input into HRBP strategies.
• Provide consistent, compliant HR guidance aligned to departmental needs; advise managers on employee and organisational matters in line with company policy and local employment laws.
• Build strong networks across HR teams to ensure a seamless, high-quality service to the business.
• Act as a point of contact for key HR projects and deliver core HR calendar activities, including pay reviews, profit share, and related initiatives.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including investigations and hearings; escalate high-risk cases appropriately and partner with EAP for sensitive issues.
• Coach managers on attendance management and support short- and long-term absences cases in collaboration with HR Shared Services and Occupational Health.
• Support and deliver organisational and HR change initiatives, including organisational design, role review, and job evaluation; drive effective communication of change.
• Strengthen performance culture by supporting managers with goal setting, development planning, reviews, and analysis of performance trends.

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements

• 5 years experience in HR Business Partner capacity with exposure to international environments or multinational organisations.
• Degree or Honours in a related subject HR, Business, Humanities.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPD, AHRI or equivalent) is desirable.

You’ll have an edge if you have

• A customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach, with strong written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively, and coach and mentor managers and teams.
• The ability to demonstrate impartiality and diplomacy, while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, propose solutions and deliver to deadlines.
• Comfort using HR technology and systems.
• The ability to travel to various locations across Dubai and internationally. At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.