Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our FMCG and retail operations across multiple sites. The HRBP will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, driving people initiatives, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development to ensure high performance, engagement, and compliance.

• Partner with business leaders across retail and FMCG functions to understand talent needs and workforce priorities
• Lead end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, performance, training, and succession planning
• Support manpower planning and talent deployment across retail stores, warehouses, field sales teams, and head office functions
• Provide coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry regulatory requirements
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes professionally and fairly
• Lead and drive employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and retention initiatives
• Support learning & development initiatives tailored to retail and FMCG operational environments
• Partner with payroll and comp & benefits teams to ensure accurate and consistent employee data and reward structures
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, performance trends) and provide insights to business leaders
• Champion company culture and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred: CIPD, SHRM, PHRI)
• 5 -8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP role supporting FMCG and/or retail operations
• Strong understanding of field-based HR, blue collar workforce dynamics, and multi site HR support
• Proven experience managing employee relations, performance cycles, and talent development frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in fast paced operational environments
• Strong HR systems knowledge (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and solid Excel/reporting capability
• Familiarity with GCC/UAE labor law

Mid Senior level

Full time

Human Resources

Business Consulting and Services

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