Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing: 

The role holder is responsible for providing support to Senior Manager – HRBP for assigned Business Units by understanding people strategy, business issues, and assisting in driving key Human Resource activities such as recruitment, operations, learning and development, performance and rewards, and employee relations.

Job Description:

• Implements the HR strategy for the assigned Business Unit through various policies and procedures to ensure employee satisfaction and high quality of HR services
• Maintains the people budget and ensures that all manpower needs, and employee initiatives are managed within the annual HR budget
• Ensures the performance management process is implemented based on group guidelines, and all assessments and performance reviews are fair and transparent
• Manages employee engagement initiatives, handles employee events and supports all employee welfare activities as directed by corporate HR
• Communicates and enforces appropriate employee policies and programs, assists employees with queries and mediates where necessary
• Manages the employee life cycle i.e. induction, exit process, coordinates with managers on terminations, ensures proper documentation and conducts employee exit interview
• Contribute as a HR team member to develop and/or enhance policies, procedures, and systems to support HR best practice
• Ensure employee data management on HR Systems by partnering with business, HR Transformation & HR Services team

Self-Management:
• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
• Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the individual development plan which goes beyond just training and development
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth

People Management:

• Resolves escalated employee grievances, employee relations issues and complaints and conducts investigations in compliance with legal requirements
• Responds to employee queries and requests regarding employee letters, HR policies, career development and personal issues as necessary
• Coordinates recruitment activities & partners in interview process and coordinates with talent acquisition & operations to on any hiring, budget & position related queries

Functional/Technical Competencies:

Proficiency in HRIS systems and the MS Office suite, enabling efficient management of HR functions and processes.
This combination of technical and functional competencies will support the delivery of high-quality HR services and contribute to the achievement of business objectives within the food division

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field from a reputed university/institution.
Master's degree and/or HR certification preferred