People Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations issues, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on People & Culture (P&C) policies, procedures, and UAE labor laws. Resolve conflicts and facilitate communication between employees and management.
• Oversee talent management processes, including onboarding, performance management, and succession planning. Ensure attraction, development, and retention of top talent in the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and company policies. Manage relationships with local regulatory bodies and stay updated on labor legislation changes.
• Manage HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee records and generate reports. Ensure data integrity and leverage P&C technology to enhance processes.
• Support the development and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs. Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure the company’s offerings remain competitive.
• Provide guidance and coaching on company people policies to leadership, empowering department heads to proactively manage P&C issues.
• Provide expertise in career planning, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, risk management, and legal compliance.
• Assist other P&C team members to create a cohesive model, supporting Workplace Experience, Talent, Learning & Development, and IT as needed.
• In collaboration with IT, oversee global employee onboarding and exit processes, ensuring consistent practices and a seamless experience.
• Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, reviews, and development plans. Provide coaching and support to drive high performance.
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate and plan for future workforce needs; develop strategies to address talent gaps.
• Support organizational change initiatives through guidance on change management strategies and smooth transitions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster positive workplace culture; conduct surveys, analyze feedback, and implement action plans.
• Create in-depth and high-level reports using quantitative and qualitative people data to illustrate trends.
• Work with the P&C team to identify trends from survey data to improve organizational health and enable informed decision-making.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a People Business Partner or in a similar strategic P&C role within a fast-paced, agile scale-up organization with global presence
• Experience with various P&C tools/software for employee engagement, performance appraisals, etc.
• Working knowledge of UAE employment laws and payroll practices
• Hands-on experience in executing payroll with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP system
• Strong ability to interact comfortably with employees at every level of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to act with the highest level of discretion at all times
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, and multiple competing priorities autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive communication about progress towards goals

Benefits

• Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations available during application/interview process upon request.

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. Beginning as a blog in 2010, Huda Beauty has fast become the number 1 Beauty Instagram account globally and is ranked among the most followed accounts. The brand expanded from a false eyelash launch in Sephora Dubai Mall to a full range of lip, eye, and cheek products offered worldwide in major retailers. Huda Beauty consistently leads the industry with record-breaking launches and a commitment to business excellence and kindness.