HR Business Partner Al-Futtaim Automotive

Job Requisition ID: 174429

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role

We’re seeking an HR Business Partner – Automotive to act as a trusted advisor to senior line management, shaping and delivering people strategies that drive robust business growth. You’ll reinforce a culture of performance, meritocracy, and diversity while ensuring full compliance with HR policy and UAE labor law across the employee lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Co-create the HR strategy and annual HR plan with business stakeholders, driving continuous improvement across HR activities
• Lead induction, succession planning, retention strategies, learning & development, and performance management (including improvement plans) to accelerate productivity and safeguard promotion processes
• Partner with Group Training to deliver annual training plans, meetings, and people reviews—ensuring successors are identified for all key roles
• Coach line managers on engagement (aligned to “Al Futtaim Way”), policy adherence, and disciplinary procedures; minimize risk and ensure compliance throughout the employee lifecycle
• Serve as a coach and change agent to senior leaders; monitor incentives and manpower budgets; design and implement engagement action plans.
• Advise on lean, multi-skilled structures; support reorganizations and consolidations; track productivity metrics and Emiratisation/localisation targets
• Report employee costs; lead manpower budgeting; manage HR budget; standardize monthly metrics on performance vs. budget, overtime, incentives, and casual labor
• Strengthen internal controls, educate staff via SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) trainings, and uphold Emirati-only positions where mandated
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Management; CIPD is desirable
• Minimum 5 years as an HR Generalist with prior HRBP experience; automotive sector background is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of UAE labor law, policy compliance, and commitment to Emiratisation/localisation objectives
• Strong analytical capability and financial modeling skills to interpret and act on monthly HR metrics and budgets
  
  

About The Team

You’ll join Human Resources and partner closely with senior line management, Group HR specialists, and divisional leadership to deliver best-practice HR initiatives across our Automotive business. The role has no direct reports but carries significant influence and responsibility for people outcomes and governance.

What Equips You For The Role

Change management, OD, management development, performance/compensation, recruitment & selection, employee relations, coaching, and human capital metrics

Clear, persuasive communication and pragmatic problem-solving across diverse stakeholders

Achievement orientation, strategic and solution-focused thinking, and collaborative team working

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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