HR Business Partner

Based in Doha, Qatar, Jaidah Group is a conglomerate that has been operating in a wide array of business sectors for over 100 years. Our focus on the future – and its limitless potential – has driven us to consistently evolve, making us market leaders in sectors as diverse as industrial supply, energy, automotive and heavy equipment.

The HR Business Partner should be a trusted advisor to senior line management on all human capital management matters with a commercial understanding of the business unit strategy, priorities and operating model to ensure the right people capabilities are in place to deliver optimum business performance. The role is accountable for all aspects of HR delivery via functional specialists and Service Delivery-including talent acquisition; employee relations consultation; policy interpretation and application, performance and compensation management consultation; and talent management consultation. May lead on specific initiatives and input into those designed by others. Champions employee interests when required

Job Description

Workforce Optimization

Play an advisory role in creating and managing a lean and multi-skilled workforce. Support and facilitate the implementation of business structure reorganization and consolidation to deliver efficiencies. Play a key role in communicating organizational messages and monitoring feedback within the business units. Look at business unit productivity and take necessary actions to improve it.

Employee Relations

Manage ER issues within the business units. Support line managers in creating a culture of employee engagement. Reinforce at all times a culture of meritocracy, performance-focus and diversity. Act as an advisor to line managers in order to educate them and minimise risk. Ensure compliance with local law and Group policy throughout the employee lifecycle. Communicate and implement changes to HR policies and procedures. Ensure disciplinary procedure is properly applied before any employee is exited from the business.

Financial Management

Provide line management with regular and financial reporting of employee costs and evaluate people initiatives. Ensure annual manpower budgeting exercise is conducted accurately and efficiently. Create, obtain approval for and manage HR Department budget. Ensure HR Team adherence to the business financial systems and processes.