People Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, providing advice on P&C policies, procedures, and UAE labor laws. Resolve conflicts and foster communication between employees and management.
• Oversee talent management processes, including onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to attract, develop, and retain top talent in the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies; manage relationships with regulatory bodies and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Manage HRIS systems to maintain accurate records, generate reports, and enhance P&C processes through technology.
• Support compensation and benefits programs, conducting benchmarking to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide coaching to leadership on people policies and empower department heads.
• Provide expertise in career planning, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Support a cohesive P&C model in collaboration with Workplace Experience, Talent, Learning & Development, and IT.
• Oversee global employee onboarding and exit processes in partnership with IT.
• Guide organizational change initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, conduct surveys, analyze feedback, and implement action plans.
• Create reports using both quantitative and qualitative people data.
• Develop strategies to address future workforce needs and talent gaps.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience as a People Business Partner or similar, in a fast-paced, global scale-up organization
• Experience with P&C tools/software (employee engagement, performance appraisals, etc.)
• Working knowledge of UAE employment laws and payroll practices
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP for payroll
• Strong ability to interact with employees at all organizational levels; experience with senior leadership preferred
• Demonstrated high level of discretion
• Ability to handle ambiguity, tight timelines, multiple priorities, and work autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Monthly “Self Love Days” (at company discretion)
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting
• Inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace with accommodations as needed

About the Company

Launched by award-winning beauty blogger Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty brands. Originating as a blog, it has grown into the number one beauty Instagram account globally and has established a strong global retail presence. The company is dedicated to innovation, diversity, and creating a unique community around beauty.