Manager People Partner - Emirati Talent

Core Accountabilities:

• Support the Director HR Services in developing and implementing the employee engagement strategy for EBS.

• Define and continuously refine the core culture and values of EDGE Group in alignment with evolving business strategies.

• Identify, design, and implement innovative employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, events, and services, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Drive a data-driven approach to shaping the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and enhancing employee engagement across EBS.

• Lead and manage employee engagement surveys, from conceptualization to execution, analysis, and presentation of insights to senior leadership.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for employee engagement initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leadership.

• Build and maintain relationships with third-party providers, including survey and technology vendors, to support engagement initiatives.

• Manage the annual human capital budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic workforce planning and business objectives.

• Oversee manpower planning, ensuring workforce requirements are aligned with organizational goals and business demands.

• Drive organization design and structure, ensuring it supports the overall business strategy and enhances operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with the recruitment team to support hiring processes for key positions, particularly those involving external resources or secondments from partner entities.

• Support Director HC Services in leading culture-driven and change management initiatives across EDGE Group to enhance workplace harmony and employee experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Human Capital, with a strong focus on Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, and Workforce Planning.

• At least two years of experience in a senior management role within Employee Engagement or Organizational Development in a medium-to-large corporate.

• Experience in the UAE or Middle East region is desirable.

• Proven expertise in strategic manpower planning, budgeting, and organization design.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

• HR certification with a focus on Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, or Organization Design (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is desirable.

Key Skills:

• MS Office  
• Knowledge of key Employee Engagement metrics with the ability to track for progress 
• Knowledge of Employee Engagement best practice, methodologies, third party providers
• Proficiency in the English language

This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational excellence within EDGE Group.