Manager HR Business Partnerships

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a Manager - HR Business Partnerships, dnata where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If youre inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

As the Manager – HR Business Partnerships you will support key international regions for dnata. You will partner with executive and senior business leaders to define, develop, and execute organisational and people strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the HR Business Partnership function for dnata’s International Airport Operations team where you will be partnering closely with senior leaders across our international network. The role offers exceptional global exposure, frequent travel, and the chance to build influential relationships while driving impactful people strategies worldwide.

In This Role, You Will

• Support dnata businesses by defining/implementing appropriate people related strategies, partnering with HR and business leaders to identify, prioritise, and build organisational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes.
• Provide business insights ensuring solutions are tailored to address business needs.
• Define talent needs, and support leaders to forecast and plan their workforce and talent pipeline requirements in line with the business strategy and local budgets. Assist leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future business requirements.
• Partner with colleagues in HR Centres of Excellence to define and deliver appropriate people solutions for dnata’s business units across the globe. This includes but is not limited to talent development, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, learning, employee relations and standardisation & governance.
• Define and drive improvements in performance culture in line with corporate principles and dnata values. Work with business leaders and local HR to translate department strategic goals into meaningful outputs that contribute to business results.
• Lead key strategic projects, reviews, and initiatives that support HR strategy. Review and benchmark internal and external environment, translating good practice into proposals that are aligned to HR and corporate goals.
• Collaborate with Group Recruitment and/or local HR teams to participate in or lead the talent acquisition of senior roles, ensuring candidate fit and supporting the companys future growth.
• Provide strategic HR direction and performance reporting to the business stakeholders.
• Support a culture of learning, supporting the development of HRBPs through supporting or leading projects and initiatives that meet their development goals and supports the future capability needs for HR.
  
  

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant field (HR, Business, Humanities)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources, including demonstrable experience of leading teams of HR professionals
• Experience in the aviation industry, specifically in ground handling and/or cargo operations
• You must be open to frequent international business travel as part of this globally focused role
• Adaptable and agile mindset with the ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
  
  

Youll Have An Edge If You Have

• Professional HR accreditation preferred (CIPD, AHRI, or equivalent) and experience in project management.
• Experience in supporting decentralised teams operating across multiple geographical regions, with a sound understanding of varied labour laws and regulatory environments
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills to act as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders, influence decisions, and achieve shared goals.
• Have experience of M&A lifecycle process including HR due diligence, integration/start up experience.
• Proficiency in additional languages, other than English.
  
  

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers

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