Associate Manager - Business Partner (UAE National)

About the role

Emirates Global Aluminium is looking for an Associate Manager - Business Partner (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the development and implementation of Human Capital strategies and policies within the assigned function, working closely with leadership to keep the function linked to Human Capital, communicate openly and resolve Human Capital issues.

Key responsibilities

• Policies, processes and procedures: contribute to improving departmental policies, implement procedures and controls, communicate new policies and guide area managers on Human Capital policies.
• Budget: assist in preparing the departmental budget, work with line managers on human capital costs such as workforce planning, and review workforce costs, overtime and related cost elements regularly.
• Day-to-day operations: support the Senior HC Business Partner, maintain promotion and competency guidelines, give performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, grievances, career development), advise on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning, and support retention strategies for key talent.
• HR procedure and policy guidelines: enforce and implement corporate HR procedures and communicate changes to employees.
• Employee relations: coordinate administrative requests, help investigate and resolve employee discipline and grievance cases, and coach area management on employment issues.
• Performance management: support the plant in completing the performance management process, with training and consultation where needed.
• Safety, quality and environment: ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies and controls across the assigned plant.
• Other related duties as directed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of relevant Human Resources experience, including at least some years in progressively more supervisory or managerial roles.
• Knowledge of UAE labour law.

Required skills

• Budgeting skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and planning and organising skills
• Communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• People management and teamwork skills