Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.
Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
Reporting to GM-HR IKEA, managing the day-to-day HR operations of the assigned store. Acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Store Manager, Store management team providing value-added services on people-related issues that are critical to achieving the business priorities and objectives.
What you will do- Translate the IKEA People Strategy to a matching store strategy in alignment with the overall Al Futtaim Retail People strategy.
- Design and recommend an optimum organization structure for the store in coordination with Store Manager, Business Navigator and Store Management team to ensure efficient and effective structure and performance.
- Accountable for the manpower cost and budget planning for the store, providing the most efficient utilization of the approved budget.
- Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently.
- Establish a values driven store culture, maintaining recruitment, development and promotion by values concept.
- Partner with store leadership to identify talent needs, develop recruitment strategies.
- Support the hiring process to ensure the store is staffed with qualified and motivated coworkers.
- Manage the internal and external recruitment process, making sure selection is based on values and culture fit.
- Act as a point of contact for coworkers’ concerns and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies. Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Act as a strategic partner with the business in advising, coaching and mentoring management on people related issues.
- Ensure that compliance of HR policy is maintained to review and strengthen business internal controls and procedures.
- Ensure compliance on delegation of authority and provide leadership on process and governance.
- Manage employee relations cases across the assigned store’s functions, according to the local laws and Al-Futtaim Group policy and code of conduct.
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws and group policies throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly followed and applied.
- Guide store management team in the performance appraisal process, providing tools and coaching to effectively evaluate and enhance employee performance. Support the development of performance improvement plans as needed.
- Mentor managers to enhance their leadership skills, address concerns, and develop their teams. Proactively engaging with leaders, you will evaluate, coach, and enhance the development plans of associates, assess broader development needs within the organization, and recommend effective solutions.
- Develop a fair and accessible succession plan for all positions on the store, maintaining a strong bench strength on all store…
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