Assistant Manager Human Resources

Roles and responsibilities

• Execute the recruitment strategy and managing the end-to-end recruitment process
• Support the HR Manager in planning and preparation of the annual manpower acquisition plan and budget
• Assist the HR Manager in development of recruitment strategy. This includes job posting optimization, sourcing channel development, digital and non-digital employment marketing and campus relations.
• Assist the HR Manager in creation of HR tools including Job Descriptions and Competency Profiles
• Identify future talent needs and proactively source and recruit (External) or develop talent pool (Internal)
• Ensure achievement of the recruitment targets for the Concept as per the approved manpower budget
• Ensure effective utilization of the local recruitment quota (nationalisation target)
• Monitoring and administering the end to end Recruitment Process for all roles which includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, salary negotiation, offer roll out, induction, on boarding and pre-employment check
• Analyse hiring results, metrics and trends and based on data, make appropriate recommendations to enhance the recruiting process
• Develop and maintain relationships with third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms
• Design and roll out an Induction Program for Home Centre new joiners
• Responsible for managing the Induction Program and ensuring seamless induction and on boarding for new hires
• Responsible for evaluating and monitoring program effectiveness and making necessary changes to the program

Performance Management & Rewards

• Support in the implementation of the Performance Management process including KPI setting, Quarterly reviews, annual appraisals and salary increments/ promotions in line with Corporate and Concept directives
• Facilitate the performance management process in the Retail & Warehouse, ensuring objective administration of the process and accuracy in feedback collation
• Work with IT to ensure system readiness and accuracy of data prior to and during the appraisal cycle
• Ensure tracking of performance management, preparation and submission of related reports to the management
• Manage the collation of Salary increment and generation of letters and reports
• Issuance and tracking of PIPs and Warning letters

HR MIS and Data

• Responsible for the generation of monthly, quarterly and annual as well as ad hoc reports
• To regularly provide updates/ suggestions/ insights based on the data and to help shape strategic initiative/ plans
• Manage and maintain all relevant trackers in the agreed formats (including for attrition/ Disciplinary / PIP, etc)
• Ensure that correct and complete information is stored in the My Landmark System.

Desired candidate profile

• Handling employee grievances and disciplinary issues, when required, ensuring fair and equitable resolution of issues in line with Consequence Management Policy.
• Regular visits to the Stores in order to gather employee feedback and ensure appropriate resolution in case of issues
• Regular meeting with new joinees to help them to integrated into the business and get settled.

HR Projects

• Support on HR initiatives and Projects in alignment with the People Strategy and Business strategy

Requirements

• 5-6 years of experience in Human Resources
• Retail Experience preferred.
• Graduate or Post-graduate with specialization in Human Resources Management
• HR process and best practices.
• UAE labour law and legal compliance.
• Experience in Emiratization.
• Good Communication and Analytical Skill.
• UAE Driving License preferred