Senior Manager – Business Partner | UAE

The Senior Manager – Business Partner will provide strategic Human Capital (HC) expertise and act as a trusted internal advisor to assigned business functions. The role partners with senior leaders and key stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives.

The position will lead talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, and other Human Capital initiatives. The role will also provide practical HR guidance to business leaders while supporting a positive employee experience and a high-performing organizational culture.

• Translate the Human Capital strategy into actionable business plans for assigned functions.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements, workforce strategies, and organizational HC priorities.
• Advise business leaders on effective Human Capital practices and operational excellence.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of relevant HR and business KPIs.
• Provide strategic guidance to leaders on workforce, talent, organizational, and employee-related matters.
• Partner with business leadership to develop people strategies that support long-term organizational objectives.

• Lead assigned Human Capital activities by setting objectives, managing performance, developing employees, and supporting team engagement.
• Drive talent development initiatives in collaboration with business leaders and technical specialists.
• Identify current and future talent requirements based on business needs.
• Support succession planning and employee development programs.
• Promote organizational values, ethics, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
• Encourage employee development and continuous learning across assigned business areas.

• Support workforce planning and Human Capital cost management for assigned business functions.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Analyse workforce-related costs, including overtime and other HC expenses.
• Work with line managers to prepare workforce budgets and monitor performance against approved plans.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining appropriate workforce requirements.
• Support business leaders in implementing workforce cost-saving initiatives.
• Review workforce cost trends and work with management to address significant increases or variances.

• Ensure effective implementation of Human Capital policies, procedures, systems, and controls across assigned business areas.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, rights, responsibilities, and applicable requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures.
• Communicate changes to Human Capital policies and act as a change facilitator within the organization.
• Ensure business leaders effectively communicate HR policies and procedural changes to their teams.
• Work with specialist HR functions to ensure employees and managers are informed about relevant Human Capital initiatives.
• Support compliance with applicable employment legislation, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Act as the primary HR business partner for assigned business functions and maintain regular communication with business leaders.
• Conduct regular meetings with business units to understand workforce challenges, review HR data, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Analyse HR dashboards, workforce trends, and key people metrics to identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Provide advice on workforce planning, organizational…