Summary
Azadea Group is a lifestyle retail company operating international franchise concepts across the Middle East and Africa. The HR Business Partner oversees in-store HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, training, engagement, and workforce planning. The role also advises managers, supports compliance with company policies and local regulations, and analyzes HR data. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, and fluency in English; Spanish is a plus. The role is based in Manama, Bahrain.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.
JOB PURPOSE
The HR Business Partner is responsible for overseeing HR functions in-store, including Talent Acquisition, Development, Performance, and Rewards. He/ She collaborates with business stakeholders to maintain a productive and efficient in-store workforce, optimizing all human resource aspects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure continuous compliance with company policies and procedures, encompassing the code of conduct, employee handbook, attire regulations, working schedules, and facilities for staff.
- Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual Employee Relations cases.
- Advise managers on developing and leading teams effectively, ensuring employees have the necessary skills to meet current and future business needs.
- Support employees and managers throughout the performance review cycle, maintain the appraisal system, and communicate employees' learning needs and training requirements to the Talent Development department.
- Follow the organization’s Health and Safety protocols to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the safeguarding of the environment and the well-being of oneself and others.
- Perform exit interviews, transfers, and relocations while maintaining comprehensive and accurate documentation.
- Deliver training programs for specific areas using prepared content.
- Ensure consistent implementation of employees’ activities, gatherings, and engagement programs.
- Analyze job requirements, source candidates from databases and social media, screens, interviews, and select applicants for lower and middle-level open positions.
- Provide analyses of HR data, identify key trends, and contribute to generating HR insights that facilitate diagnosing business issues, enhancing employee engagement, and improving business performance.
- Implement and maintain the most efficient staff structure aligned with store requirements and productivity goals. Coordinate the allocation of budgeted hours and headcount while ensuring adherence to pertinent local laws and regulations.
LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or Business Administration, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
Two to four years of experience in Human Resources, or a similar role.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, shows considerable business insight, beyond the fundamentals. Asks probing questions and draws on a variety of sources to gain insight and to explore business drivers or industry trends.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
Attracts Top Talent
Attracts and selects the best talent to meet current and future business needs. For example, brings some people into the organization. Evaluates people's capabilities and fit correctly in most instances, placing the right people in the right role.
Drives Engagement
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. For example, shares insight into the purpose of the work, involves others appropriately and gives them credit for their contributions. Praises the successes of others.
Being Resilient
Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. For example, skillfully handles disruptions, obstacles, and emotional or stressful situations and nevertheless makes steady progress; seeks insight into the situation, reduces tensions, and finds optimal solutions. Swiftly recovers from significant setbacks.
Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.