1. Business Partnership
- Partner closely with Regional Managers, Business Managers, and Store Managers.
- Attend regional business reviews and translate business priorities into people actions.
- Provide insights on manpower, attrition, productivity, and engagement trends.
- Act as the first point of contact for all people-related escalations in the region.
2. Workforce Planning & Manpower Control
- Maintain store-wise manpower mapping (budget vs. actual vs. gap).
- Identify critical vacancies and prioritize hiring with TA.
- Monitor attrition trends and recommend preventive actions.
- Ensure correct store mapping and active list accuracy.
3. Talent & Performance Management
- Support performance review cycles.
- Identify high-potential store managers and future business managers.
- Flag weak links early and create action plans with operations.
- Drive structured induction and onboarding experience in the region.
4. Employee Relations & Compliance
- Handle disciplinary cases, investigations, warnings, terminations.
- Ensure policy compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Escalate high-risk ER matters appropriately.
- Maintain strong control on visa status, contract compliance, and documentation.
5. Engagement & Culture
- Conduct regular store visits.
- Run pulse check conversations with store teams.
- Address salary parity or benefit-related concerns constructively.
- Drive local engagement initiatives aligned with UAE HR strategy.
6. Reporting & Governance
- Weekly update on:
- Manpower gaps
- Attrition
- ER cases
- Store visits completed
- Maintain clear documentation and tracking dashboards.