Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role

Al Safadi Hospitality seeks a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner to become an integral part of its HR team. This role collaborates closely with business leaders to deliver both operational and strategic HR assistance, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and the UAE Labour Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers and heads to offer HR counsel and support on all personnel matters.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle encompassing onboarding, probation, transfers, performance evaluations, resignations, terminations, and exit processes.
• Guide employee relations activities including disciplinary actions, investigations within the workplace, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Guarantee compliance with corporate policies, HR protocols, and UAE labour regulations, coaching managers for consistent implementation.
• Facilitate probation period management and performance review cycles, advising on necessary improvements.
• Conduct exit interviews to discern retention patterns and suggest retention enhancement measures.
• Contribute to employee engagement projects to nurture a constructive workplace atmosphere.
• Keep meticulous employee records, HR paperwork, and case documentation.
• Generate HR-related reports and evaluate workforce data to inform business strategies.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition for hiring processes, workforce planning, and organizational adjustments when necessary.

Requirements

• Holder of a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an allied discipline.
• Between four and six years of progressive experience in human resources, ideally within hospitality, food & beverage, retail, or similarly dynamic sectors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle.
• In-depth expertise in employee relations, disciplinary processes, workplace inquiries, and conflict management.
• Comprehensive understanding of UAE Labour Law and leading HR practices.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal aptitude.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational capabilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.