HR Business Partner - International

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we have over 160 nationalities in our truly global organisation with talented people employed from every continent. We believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in doing so have operations across the world. Our HR International team is responsible for supporting and providing HR business partnerships to various business leaders and teams in our global locations.

As an HR Business Partner - International, you role will be to provide an efficient, solutions-focused HR service through effective partnership with HR Business Partners and HR management team, as well as the line. Responsible for coaching and guidance in relation to managing people, positions and work. Identify people related trends and feed insights into the HRBP team. Responsible for the delivery of value-add services, projects aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HR Business Partner will act as an employee champion and change agent. This role will be based in Dubai and will support our international hubs and outstations. The role will require you to travel to different countries to support our outstation teams.

In this role, you will:

• Provide HR guidance when delivering HR products and align products to department requirements to support the department in achieving its goals. Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee or organisational-related queries, whether approached directly or via HR Shared Services. Ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with company requirements and local employment laws.
• Act as a point of contact and provide support on key HR projects or events. Support activities in the HR calendar such as the implementation of annual pay reviews (merit pot allocation), profit share, etc.
• Mediate complex issues and personalities and work closely with the line to enable them to manage investigations and hearings. Manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Identify and escalate cases considered high risk to the appropriate manager and partner with the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support managers and employees with specific needs or sensitive cases.
• Provide a targeted coaching and advisory service to managers on attendance management. In partnership with the line and HR Shared Services, manage cases of long- and short-term sickness absence, industrial injury, and occupational health referrals in accordance with company policy.
• Support the roll-out of organisational and HR change initiatives which have significant people implications. This includes organisational design, job role review, and job evaluation. Drive and communicate strategic and operational change within the business.
• Help drive organisational performance through performance management by working with line managers on goal setting, development planning, individual reviews, and the provision of relevant information in relation to trends and areas of focus or improvement.
• Provide relevant insights regarding engagement and departmental culture, based on interaction with employees through formal and informal channels, and become involved in projects focused on the improvement of departmental culture and/or engagement levels.
• Identify HR process improvements with a focus on customer experience, simplification, and efficiency. Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees and managers to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes. Lead or support change projects within the team through collaboration with colleagues.
• Support local and overseas recruitment campaigns, applying sound selection practices and methodologies to attract and appoint top talent into the business, coaching managers throughout the process. Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs and provide input to the HRBP in the development of the strategy.
• Build strong relationships and networks across the HR teams to ensure a seamless, quality-led service to the business.

Qualification

To be considered for the below positions, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree in a related subject (HR, Business, Humanities)
• Professional accreditation preferred (CIPD, AHRI or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in an HR advisory capacity.

You will have an edge if you have:

• Customer orientated and solutions focussed approach.
• Effective communication (written, presentation, interpersonal).
• The ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively.
• The ability to remain impartial, use diplomacy and resolve conflict whilst maintaining effective relationships.
• Organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to identify trends and offer solutions.
• Effective coaching and mentorship approach.
• Willingness to travel to various locations across Dubai and internationally.
• Effective use of technology.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 a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers