General Manager - HR Al-Futtaim Automotive

General Manager - HR Al Futtaim Automotive

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Job Requisition ID: 174449

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions - automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare - the Group employs more than employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa and partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity, the Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role

As a senior HR leader, the General Manager - HR partners with executive leaders across multiple markets to shape and deliver the human capital agenda, drive business transformation, and support ambitious growth plans.

What You Will Do

• Provide full HR business partnering services and advisory to automotive executive board members and managing directors who run passenger car businesses.
• Manage the HRBP teams across passenger car businesses.
• Work with the Automotive Talent Centre and Group HR centres of excellence to design and deliver effective HR initiatives and propositions to automotive businesses, including learning and development, leadership development, organisation design, talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits and nationalisation.
• Lead the HR work streams within business transformation projects across automotive businesses.
• Design and deliver the necessary HR requirements for business expansions, go to market plans and new mobility ventures.
• Contribute to and influence the design and delivery of the automotive HR strategy.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Degree level education preferred; professional HR accreditation an advantage.
• Minimum ten years in HR, with at least five years in automotive HR roles.
• Experience managing large employee populations and delivering business transformation.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate high performing HRBP teams.

About The Team

You'll be a key member of the automotive HR management team, working in a global, matrixed environment. The role leads a team of HRBPs (five direct reports; total team size 15) and leverages HR specialists to deliver value to the business. You will represent the automotive HR Director internally and externally as needed and role model Al Futtaim values and leadership competencies.

What Equips You For The Role

• Hands on, "can do" leadership style with strong planning and execution abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and work through others.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Deep familiarity with automotive industry HR (OEM or distributor) and a track record in transformation and optimisation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Al Futtaim Leadership Competencies and alignment with the values of respect, integrity, collaboration and excellence.

About Al Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE based Al Futtaim Group, Al Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in ten countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Its core business activities include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and the organization is firmly established as the regional representative of iconic automotive brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM. Driven by a customer centric approach, the company continually pushes the boundaries on innovation, quality and value added service for customers ranging from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. The mission is to become the leader in custom made mobility solutions by delivering world class omni channel experiences. Al Futtaim Automotive offers a comprehensive portfolio of mobility products and solutions - from passenger and SUV cars, electric vehicles and high performance motorbikes, to commercial vehicles and industrial & construction equipment. With a 9 000 member strong team, the company provides inspiring opportunities for growth throughout its career path and empowers talent to move forward.