13 Oct
First Gulf Bank PJSC
Abu Dhabi
AVP- HR Business Partner (Emiratized Role)
- Full-time
- Sub Division: Group HR Business Partnering
- Division: Group Human Resources
Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities to grow through differentiation, agility, and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark at a top company in an exciting & dynamic industry.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To work in partnership with n-2 and n-3 roles by understanding their HR requirements to ensure that they receive the needed HR support in a timely manner, thus supporting the achievement of the Group’s strategic objectives through aligned people plans and solutions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Strategic Contribution
- Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
People Management
- Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the assigned department(s) by setting individual objectives, managing performance, and developing and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
- Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts to ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
- Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value-driven culture within the Group.
Budgeting and Financial Planning (if required)
- Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
Advisory & Coaching
- Develop a strong partnering relationship with n-2 and n-3 roles in designated areas of the business, acting as an internal consultant to diagnose, develop, and implement effective HR strategies and people plans which support business goals and drive sustained performance.
- Advise, guide, and support all employees on all HR disciplines and policies to drive effective HR practices which are appropriate to the Group’s culture, size, and growth ambitions.
Keep abreast of current legislation/trends to develop practical and appropriate policies and procedures, communicate and embed ensuring they are relevant to the ongoing needs of the Group.
- Coach and support managers with the performance management process to help them manage complex employee relations issues.
- Engage and collaborate with n-2 and n-3 and with HR product partners to develop value propositions and products for business to improve people performance and overall business capability.
Organisational Restructuring
- Influence, advise, and guide the scoping and implementation of organisational restructures, providing challenge and insight to ensure alignment with the Group’s strategic direction and business unit goals.
Talent Development and Retention
- Manage the development of action plans to support succession, retention, and development of high-potential individuals and Emiratis in collaboration with HR product partners and Manager to ensure business continuity and employee progression and development.
- Manage and ensure effective implementation of the departmental policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
- Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
Reporting
- Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Group requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Conflict of Interest
- The role holder will be expected to assist key stakeholders (primarily: Their Business Line, Compliance Control Room, and Group HR) to ensure Conflicts of Interest and FAB’s Code of Conduct policies and protocols are upheld. The role holder will also partner and advise the aforementioned on conflicts management, policy, process, procedure, and breach escalation, including but not limited to core themes such as Gifts, Entertainments, Personal Account Dealing, Outside Business Interests/Activities, Material Deals, and Information Walls.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources is preferred.
- 6 years’ relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 2 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in a similar HR consultancy function.
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▶️ AVP- HR Business Partner (Emiratized Role)
🖊️ First Gulf Bank PJSC
📍 Abu Dhabi