Manager People Partner - Emirati Talent

Core Accountabilities:

• Support Group SVP, Human Capital to develop and implement employee engagement strategy for EDGE Group, including EDGE Corporate 
• Support Group SVP, Human Capital in defining core culture/values of EDGE Group and continuously refining, as needed, in alignment with changing business strategy
• Identify and ideate opportunities for employee engagement initiatives including surveys, events, services, etc.
• Drive a data-driven approach to shaping EVP/employee engagement across EDGE Group
• Support SVP HR in leading/driving culture-driven initiatives across EDGE Group
• Lead employee engagement surveys from design through to evaluation
• Support SVP HR to monitor and report on progress from employee engagement initiatives to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with third party providers including survey providers, technology providers etc. 

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ of experience in Human Capital, focused on Employee Engagement with a minimum of one year of experience in a senior management role for the Employee Engagement function for a medium to large corporate
• Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable 

Education:

• Degree level qualification, preferably Master’s or comparable, with strong emphasis in HR or related subject
• Certification in HR with emphasis on Employee Engagement is preferable (e.g. CIPD)

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