Senior HR Manager - HR BP Aviation

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Overall Role Purpose The Senior HR Manager - Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to the Aviation entity, aligning HR practices with business objectives to foster a high-performance culture. This role requires a deep understanding of the aviation industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive HR initiatives that support organizational goals. As well as Implement various HR processes and policies by providing day-to-day HR support and solutions to attract, manage, develop, motivate and retain employees to achieve business objectives in line with business needs, overarching HR plans/ policies, best practices and current legislation/regulations. Your Tasks: HR Strategy Development and Planning: • Develop and implement a HR strategy, which enables the Aviation entity to meet its commercial goals and business objectives. Strategies need to be in line with MENA HR plan and adapted to local needs. Strategic HR Partnership: • Collaborate closely with executive leadership to define and execute HR strategies that drive business performance and support organizational objectives. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing insights on HR best practices, workforce planning, and organizational development. • Facilitate strategic planning sessions to align HR initiatives with business goals, ensuring that HR is viewed as a key partner in achieving operational success. Employee Relations: • Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and promoting effective communication. • Mediate conflicts and provide guidance on employee performance issues. • Provide support and guidance to managers and staff to maintain positive employee relations. • Identify and implement approaches to ER that are suitable to the Aviation entity working conditions and environment. This is to be done with coordination with the ER team. • Regular capture and assess the Voice of Employees through meetings, focus groups, Employee Opinion Surveys (EOS) with the specific goal of identifying any perceived areas requiring improvement and developing and implementing solutions, which foster positive employee relations and thereby enhance productivity. • Manage Employee recognition and suggestion schemes to enhance employee engagement and improve performance. • Cultivate a positive organizational culture by promoting open communication, employee engagement, and recognition initiatives. • Address complex employee relations issues effectively, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management. • Implement employee feedback mechanisms (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to gauge satisfaction and inform HR strategies. Change Management: • Support organizational change initiatives by providing HR expertise and guidance. • Communicate changes effectively to ensure employee understanding and buy-in. • Lead HR initiatives during organizational changes, such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, to ensure smooth transitions and employee buy-in. • Develop change management strategies that include communication plans, training, and support systems for affected employees. • Assess the impact of change initiatives on employee morale and productivity, making recommendations for adjustments as needed. Market Trend Analysis: • Conduct market trend studies within the aviation industry from an HR perspective, analyzing workforce trends, talent availability, and competitive practices. • Utilize data-driven insights to inform HR strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging trends. • Monitor changes in labor laws, regulations, and industry standards that may impact HR practices and organizational compliance. Data Analysis and Reporting: • Utilize HR metrics to assess workforce trends and inform decision-making. • Prepare reports for senior management on HR initiatives and outcomes. • Leverage HR analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and workforce diversity. • Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior management on HR initiatives, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement. • Use data to identify opportunities for enhancing HR processes and improving overall organizational performance. Training and Development: • Identify organizational training needs through assessments and employee feedback, and develop targeted training programs to enhance skills and competencies. • Foster a culture of continuous learning by promoting professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and leadership training. • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies based on feedback and performance metrics. Recruitment and Workforce Planning: • Follow recruitment policies and procedures, which ensure that we attract and recruit staff with the right skills at the right time. • Utilize effective workforce planning approaches to ensure business continuity and growth. • Localization of the workforce is a key focus for recruitment activities. This is to be done with coordination with the recruitment team. Compensation and Benefits: • Must have full understanding and knowledge of compensation and benefit policies and procedures, and implement these policies which are equitable, in line with the market and also meet business objectives to ensure retention of high-quality staff. • Analyze and recommend competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain talent. • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations related to compensation practices. • Conduct market research and analysis to ensure competitive compensation structures and benefit offerings, tailored to the aviation industry. • Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations regarding compensation and benefits administration. Talent Management and Succession Planning • Manage the talent development and succession planning to meet the needs of the Aviation business and environment. These need to be done with the support of L & D team. • Lead comprehensive talent acquisition strategies tailored to the aviation sector, focusing on attracting a