Regional HRBP - Air And Ocean

Job description:

Location : UAE

Job purpose: 

The regional HRBP leads all Human Resources activities for a Regional Business Unit, covering IMEA. The HRBP serves as a strategic partner to the business unit leadership team and works closely with management to develop and implement HR strategies that are consistent with the Regional and Global HR direction.  The BU HRBP is responsible for talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance and HR KPIs for scope population.  He/She ensures HR initiatives align to business goals, enhance employee engagement, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

 Responsibilities:

 Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop, implement and execute the BU HR strategy and HR program delivery, including organization design, talent and workforce planning
• Advise leaders and drives the execution of strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent class talent required to support the business
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR programs with business goals.
• Translate company-wide objectives and initiatives into approaches that are tailored to the specific needs of the respective business unit

Talent & Organizational Development

• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and training initiatives to enhance employee growth for scope population.
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention, ensuring consistent application of Group and Ceva principles
• Provide expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment and owns accountability for talent management responsibilities, including hiring, termination, performance management, rewards, etc.
• Design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance and efficiency of HR policies and procedures across all business unit locations.
• Model code of ethics and code of conduct; investigating hot-line complaints assigned
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

 HR Team Leadership

• Directly manage and develop the BU HR team, including sub-region HRBPs and field HRBPs
• Collaborate with other regional HR Directors to align corporate and field HR strategies.
• Drive the organization and HR Business Partner team towards a culture of excellence, prepare and coach leaders and teams to embrace organizational change, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver business results

 HR Operations & Workforce Planning

• Partner with finance and leadership teams to oversee headcount and people costs
• Provide guidance and input on business unit workforce planning (restructuring in some locations, growth in others).
• Work with leaders to forecast short-term and long-term staffing needs based on targets and projects; assess current skill sets against future business requirements; implement and monitor action plans

Education and Experience:

• Ideally 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 7 years working in the field
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience managing HR teams that oversee multi-location HR initiatives

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment laws
• Proven experience leading strategic HR projects that impact an entire organization (onboarding programs, HRIS upgrades (ADP), compensation structures, performance management).
• Expertise in talent development, performance management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Strong data acumen and data analysis skills.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience effectively leading change management exercises.
• An ability to navigate complex and ambiguous business environments and deliver results.
• A demonstrated ability to inspire a team