Group Head HR

Job Description : GROUP HEAD HR DUBAI within one of the GCC oldest family conglomerate groups. This $4BN multi industry group who represent some of the world’s leading brands recognized for their quality within Automotive, Retail, Entertainment, Hospitality, Distribution, Build environment and Consumer Products. The Group Head of HR reports to the President and BOD and is responsible for defining, developing and executing the human resource strategy in support of the company’s overall strategic direction and business plans for an organization. This will be a full-fledged re-engineering operation with autonomy to focus on the basics and fundamentals as well as the planning and supporting of business units and their core needs. This includes more than 10,000 employees across the group with 75% of the employees being blue collar or shop floor. Specifically, the GHHR is responsible for talent acquisition and talent management, change and culture management, performance management, training and development, labor/employee relations, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, diversity, safety, HRIS and other traditional HR generalist activities but not limited to defining the creative strategy for the group in line with the boards and business units’ expectations. The business has recently gone through a huge change process from systems, planning, digital transformations and now with the crisis of Covid-19 there is more uncertainty and vulnerability for a mature leader who can develop, train and maintain the consistency and expectations set by shareholders. Establish and ensure that HR strategies and programs support the achievement of the company’s mission, objectives, strategies and action plans. Become a key member of the leadership team and play a significant role in the development of the strategic plan, annual operating plan and the complementary HR component supporting the business unites and industry sectors. Function as a strategic business executive and advisor to executive/senior management regarding key organizational and HR management issues. Be a creative leader who has their own voice who can stand up to the executive teams and give guidance and expertise moving forward in uncertain times. Contribute to the overall profitability and growth of the business and improve the effectiveness of HR by driving fundamental and innovative HR systems and programs that address critical business needs. Establish a competitive advantage by developing a robust pipeline of internal and external talent to ensure organizational vitality, continuity, diversity and continuous upgrading of skills and abilities. Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive and cost-effective. Lead and develop a subordinate organization: provide clear leadership and direction; assess individual performance, identify developmental needs, provide coaching and counseling and developmental plans. Focus on improvements, training, developments, training and learning academy and frameworks to develop people from good to great. Assume a high-level strategic role and become directly involved in the planning, staffing and integration of new initiatives; play an integrative role that focuses on employee engagement and employee relations, mobilizing resources and pulling the organization together around central themes. Design and drive the execution of an organizational review process for the mid and lower organizational levels that includes corporate and field talent reviews. Achieve/maintain preferred employer status in all locations and create an environment that is free from third-party employee representation by implementing contemporary and proactive employee relations programs and practices. Contribute to the effectiveness and utilization of the workforce, ensuring a safe, challenging and positive work environment for all employees in accordance with the company’s values, beliefs and culture Develop and meet annual budget goals 15+ years of human resource generalist experience with well-known and respected consumer products/food manufacturing group. Significant experience in business-aligned HR leadership roles with key strategy and decision-making responsibility; experience managing HR teams and providing HR business leadership to multiple locations. Demonstrated hands-on HR operational experience and excellence, including leading/participating in change initiatives and culture management at plant, division/regional, and corporate levels. Experience leading giant group or multi country operations within the FMCG or consumer sector. Extensive talent management background and experience, including talent acquisition and programs that drive organizational vitality, continuity and continuous upgrading of skills and abilities. Experience in large privately held ownership/private equity environment preferable. Knowledge and familiarity with selecting/implementing HRIS systems desirable AED 70,000 -75,000 ++

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