HR Manager - Manpower Optimisation

About the role

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is looking for an HR Manager focused on manpower optimisation. The role drives the manpower planning framework, leads workforce data analysis and forecasting, sets workforce allocation and rostering approaches, and works with finance and other HR teams to keep staffing aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the manpower planning framework, including data, reporting and review standards, aligned with organisational goals and operational needs.
• Lead workforce data analysis and forecasting, giving accurate, timely information on staffing levels, utilisation rates and short-term needs.
• Partner with department heads to implement and update staffing models, and set workforce allocation and rostering approaches that maximise productivity and cost-efficiency while complying with labour laws and company policies.
• Oversee the manpower planning reporting framework and review workforce dashboards and management reports.
• Partner with finance teams to implement manpower budgets, endorse validated requirements and monitor variances.
• Provide workforce data and insights on retirement, vacancies and critical positions to HR teams supporting succession and workforce continuity.
• Monitor industry trends and implement approved best practices in manpower planning.
• Deliver training on manpower planning tools and processes for HR and business stakeholders.
• Support manpower-related change initiatives by collecting and analysing data, preparing implementation plans and helping roll out new processes or systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, business administration, industrial engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources or manpower planning, or similar.
• At least 3 years in resource management, staff budgeting, manpower planning or similar is preferred; implementing resource management systems in a large organisation is preferred but not essential.

Required skills

• Advanced supervisory, planning and organising, and communication skills.
• Advanced data collection and analysis skills.
• Proficient knowledge of budget and cost control.
• Project management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Performance-based annual bonus and salary review opportunities, subject to eligibility and company policy.
• Recognition awards (NAJM Appreciation, Bronze, Silver and Gold levels).
• Learning and development support, team events and engagement activities.