Executive - HRBP

The HR Business Partner Executive supports the HR Business Partner in the effective implementation and delivery of HR operations, policies, and people initiatives across both back-office and frontline teams. The role acts as a key point of contact for team members and managers, ensuring smooth HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, maintaining compliance with local labor regulations, and supporting a positive employee experience aligned with the brand’s values and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage day-to-day HR administrative activities for both back-office and frontline team members.
• Support the full lifecycle, including onboarding, contract preparation and renewals, probation follow-ups, employee transfers, promotions, salary adjustments, and offboarding.
• Ensure HR processes are completed within established timelines and in accordance with internal policies and local labor regulations.
  
  

Frontline & Retail HR Support

• Provide dedicated HR support to boutique teams, Beauty Consultants, Store Managers, Supervisors, and other frontline teams.
• Act as the first point of contact for retail HR queries, ensuring timely and consistent communication.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for frontline vacancies, in coordination with Retail Managers and the Senior Manager - HR Business Partner.
• Monitor probation periods, contract expiry dates, employee attendance, absenteeism, and leave records.
• Support the administration and communication of retail compensation, commission schemes, incentives, and employee benefits.
• Assist with retail workforce planning, headcount tracking, and employee movement across boutiques and retail locations.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with Store Managers to identify employee concerns, operational challenges, and people-related needs.
• Monthly store visits to ensure all team members have direct access to HR support and guidance.
  
  

Back-Office HR Support

• Coordinate recruitment administration, onboarding, probation reviews, internal movements, and offboarding.
• Assist with annual leave tracking, attendance management, employee documentation, and HR system updates.
• Support the preparation and review of employment offers, contract amendments, and salary changes, subject to the relevant approvals.
• Follow up with department managers on pending HR actions and employee-related deadlines.
  
  

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Coordinate recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, documentation, and offer preparation.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and ensure recruitment procedures are followed.
• Assist with internal mobility, promotions, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
• Track recruitment progress, vacancies, time-to-fill, and other relevant recruitment metrics.
• Support performance management activities, including probation reviews, annual performance cycles.
  
  

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a reliable point of contact for queries, concerns, and requests.
• Ensure team matters are handled confidentially, fairly, and in line with company policies.
• Support the rollout of employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition, and internal communication initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating HR training sessions, employee briefings, and policy awareness activities.
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Coordination

• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, including new joiners, leavers, leave records, salary changes, commissions, incentives, and approved deductions.
• Liaise with Payroll and HR Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of employee compensation changes and ensure the necessary approvals are in place.
  
  

Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Approximately 3-5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in retail, luxury, beauty, or a fast-paced multinational environment. Experience supporting both frontline and back office teams is an advantage. Working knowledge of HR operations and the employee lifecycle. Familiarity with UAE labor regulations; knowledge of KSA labor regulations is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using HR information systems. English – Arabic Speakers is a must – French is an advantage.

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