Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior HRBP supports business leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle — talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, policy guidance, HRIS data, and offboarding — within assigned business unit(s)/client group(s).
In addition, the incumbent owns the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Group's Learning \& Development strategy (annual calendar, programme design/delivery, ROI measurement) and the Performance Management framework (goal setting, balanced scorecard, SMART goals, calibration), with full accountability across all Group companies.
This is an individual contributor, execution-focused role requiring a seasoned HR generalist with hands-on recruitment expertise, combined with the capability to independently design and lead Group-wide L\&D and performance management frameworks — escalating policy, compliance, or employee relations matters beyond defined authority to the HRD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Learning \& Development Strategy \& Delivery
- Designs and owns the Group's annual L\&D strategy and training calendar, aligned to capability gaps identified across all Group companies.
- Leads needs analysis, programme design/curation, and vendor/facilitator management for delivery Group-wide.
- Tracks training effectiveness and calculates L\&D ROI (cost, completion, application, business impact); reports outcomes to the HRD.
Performance Management Framework \& Calibration
- Owns design, rollout, and administration of the Group performance cycle — goal setting, SMART goals, and the balanced scorecard — across all Group companies.
- Guides managers/employees on SMART goal setting and scorecard cascading; facilitates cross-business-unit calibration.
- Partners with Corporate HR/Reward to align performance outcomes with compensation decisions.
Talent Acquisition \& Recruitment
- Owns end-to-end recruitment (sourcing, screening, shortlisting, offer negotiation) for specialized, technical, and senior-level vacancies.
- Maintains an accurate ATS/HRIS pipeline and manages recruitment agency/sourcing partner relationships; reports on time-to-fill.
Employee Lifecycle \& HR Operations
- Coordinates onboarding, lifecycle transactions (confirmations, transfers, promotions), and offboarding within assigned client group(s).
- Maintains accurate employee records in the HRIS for reporting and audit purposes.
Business Partnering \& Advisory
- First point of HR contact for assigned business leaders and employees; supports workforce planning and headcount tracking.
- Feeds recurring people issues, engagement themes, and attrition patterns to the HRD.
Employee Relations \& HR Compliance
- Supports routine employee relations queries and applies UAE labour law/HR policy consistently; escalates complex or sensitive matters to the HRD.
HRIS, Workforce Data \& Engagement
- Maintains accurate employee, recruitment, L\&D, and performance data in the HRIS; produces reporting for HR leadership.
- Supports engagement initiatives and relays employee feedback within the assigned client group.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE \& QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on recruitment and broader HR generalist exposure within the Automotive industry.
- Demonstrated experience designing/managing L\&D strategies, calendars, and programmes (needs analysis, delivery, ROI).
- Demonstrated experience designing/administering performance frameworks (goal setting, balanced scorecard, SMART goals, calibration), ideally across a multi-entity or Group structure.
- Extensive experience sourcing specialized, technical, and senior-level talent, including direct sourcing and market mapping.
- Working knowledge of UAE labour law; proficiency with HRIS/ATS and MS Office (Excel).
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred
- HR professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP/SCP) plus L\&D certification (e.g., CIPD L\&D, ATD) or OKR/performance facilitation credentials.
- Experience recruiting, training, or running performance cycles across multiple business units within a diversified group.
- Arabic language skills advantageous given the regional talent market.
Applicants are requested to share their most recent resume
*We thank all applicants for their interest.However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary* .