Who We Are:
GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes, and manufactures a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across the sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG has established itself as a valued partner of choice for some of the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include well-known names such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Role Overview:
The Business Excellence Senior Partner is responsible for overseeing and driving HR strategies that align with the company's business objectives. The role focuses on delivering strategic HR consulting to business leaders, managing large-scale organizational development initiatives, and leading HR programs that enhance workforce efficiency, retention, and employee satisfaction. The incumbent will also play a key role in managing change processes, ensuring seamless execution of HR operations such as talent management, performance appraisals, succession planning, and employee relations.
The Business Excellence Senior Partner will manage a team of HR Business Partners (HRBPs), ensuring that HR services are delivered effectively across the assigned division. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring alignment between HR policies and business needs, overseeing restructuring efforts, and leading strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, budgeting for headcount, and handling escalated employee issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnering with business leaders to provide strategic HR advice on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Driving HR strategies that align with the company's long-term business goals, working closely with senior management to develop HR policies that meet business needs.
- Coaching and consulting business leaders on HR matters, including employee relations, retention strategies, and leadership development.
- Change Management & Organizational Development
- Managing and executing organizational changes, including restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring employee engagement and smooth transitions.
- Leading the HR aspect of change initiatives, including talent integration during acquisitions, business transformation, and large-scale workforce changes.
- Providing expertise on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to ensure the assigned division has the right talent in place.
- Overseeing talent management initiatives, including the identification of high-potential employees, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
- Implementing retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction, aligning employee career development plans with business needs.
- Partnering to drive performance management processes, ensuring that performance reviews are conducted effectively and that feedback is actionable.
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Handling escalated employee issues, including grievances, disputes, and compliance-related matters, ensuring they are resolved in alignment with local labor laws and GMG's internal policies.
Skills & Experience:
- Strategic HR Consulting: Proven ability to align HR strategies with business goals, providing advisory support to senior business leaders on complex HR issues.
- Organizational Change Management: Expertise in leading organizational transformations, including restructuring, workforce planning, and mergers & acquisitions.
- Employee Relations & Compliance: Deep understanding of UAE labor laws and strong skills in resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Talent Management & Development: Experience in designing and implementing talent management programs that identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees.
- HR Operations: Strong operational knowledge of HR systems, particularly SAP SuccessFactors and GMG's OneFlow, to manage employee changes, promotions, and budgeting.
- People Management: Leadership skills to manage a team of HRBPs, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and business objectives.
