Head of People and Culture HR Strategy and Retail Workforce Leadership - Al Futtaim IKEA - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Head of People and Culture HR Strategy and Retail Workforce Leadership - Al Futtaim IKEA - Dubai, UAEPosition Overview
Head of People and Culture jobs in Dubai UAE with Al Futtaim IKEA focus on leading the overall human resources strategy and workforce development initiatives across IKEA retail operations. The role provides strategic leadership for people management, talent development, and organizational growth while ensuring alignment with both IKEA values and Al Futtaim Group HR policies.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timePosition Overview
Head of People and Culture roles in Dubai UAE with Al Futtaim IKEA involve shaping the people strategy that supports business growth, store expansion, and operational excellence. The role works closely with regional leadership teams to strengthen workforce capability, drive cultural alignment, and ensure HR strategies support long term retail business objectives.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the People and Culture function across Al Futtaim IKEA operations
  • Provide strategic HR leadership and act as a trusted advisor to the regional management team
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business growth and retail expansion plans
  • Drive people planning and workforce capability development across IKEA stores and operations
  • Lead HR Business Partners across store locations and oversee annual People and Culture planning
  • Support business transformation initiatives and organizational development programs
  • Partner with leadership teams to guide talent management, succession planning, and performance management
  • Promote a culture of diversity, meritocracy, and performance excellence across the organization
  • Align HR strategies with IKEA global people strategy and Al Futtaim Group HR policies
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to management teams on people related matters
  • Support regional market development initiatives and expansion planning
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership capability, and organizational culture
  • Ensure effective HR processes, systems, and governance across all business units
  • Represent Al Futtaim IKEA in global and regional People and Culture meetings
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in HR leadership roles within retail or large multinational organizations
  • Proven experience leading HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of retail workforce management and store operations
  • Experience managing HR Business Partners across multiple locations
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to align people strategy with long term business objectives
  • Experience driving organizational change, transformation, and culture initiatives
  • Strong communication and strategic planning capabilities
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to lead HR strategy for one of the region's largest retail organizations
  • Work with a globally recognized brand operating within a dynamic retail environment
  • Influence workforce development and organizational growth across multiple store operations
  • Career leadership opportunities within Al Futtaim Group's diverse business portfolio
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and employee development
About the Company
Al Futtaim IKEA operates IKEA retail stores across the Middle East as part of the Al Futtaim Group. The company delivers world class home furnishing solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, employee development, and creating better everyday living experiences for customers across the region.Job Title Head of People and Culture HR Strategy and Retail Workforce Leadership - Al Futtaim IKEA - Dubai, UAE
Job Description Head of People and Culture HR Strategy and Retail Workforce Leadership - Al Futtaim IKEA - Dubai, UAEPosition Overview
Head of People and Culture jobs in Dubai UAE with Al Futtaim IKEA focus on leading the overall human resources strategy and workforce development initiatives across IKEA retail operations. The role provides strategic leadership for people management, talent development, and organizational growth while ensuring alignment with both IKEA values and Al Futtaim Group HR policies.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timePosition Overview
Head of People and Culture roles in Dubai UAE with Al Futtaim IKEA involve shaping the people strategy that supports business growth, store expansion, and operational excellence. The role works closely with regional leadership teams to strengthen workforce capability, drive cultural alignment, and ensure HR strategies support long term retail business objectives.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the People and Culture function across Al Futtaim IKEA operations
  • Provide strategic HR leadership and act as a trusted advisor to the regional management team
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business growth and retail expansion plans
  • Drive people planning and workforce capability development across IKEA stores and operations
  • Lead HR Business Partners across store locations and oversee annual People and Culture planning
  • Support business transformation initiatives and organizational development programs
  • Partner with leadership teams to guide talent management, succession planning, and performance management
  • Promote a culture of diversity, meritocracy, and performance excellence across the organization
  • Align HR strategies with IKEA global people strategy and Al Futtaim Group HR policies
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to management teams on people related matters
  • Support regional market development initiatives and expansion planning
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, leadership capability, and organizational culture
  • Ensure effective HR processes, systems, and governance across all business units
  • Represent Al Futtaim IKEA in global and regional People and Culture meetings
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in HR leadership roles within retail or large multinational organizations
  • Proven experience leading HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of retail workforce management and store operations
  • Experience managing HR Business Partners across multiple locations
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to align people strategy with long term business objectives
  • Experience driving organizational change, transformation, and culture initiatives
  • Strong communication and strategic planning capabilities
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to lead HR strategy for one of the region's largest retail organizations
  • Work with a globally recognized brand operating within a dynamic retail environment
  • Influence workforce development and organizational growth across multiple store operations
  • Career leadership opportunities within Al Futtaim Group's diverse business portfolio
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and employee development
About the Company
Al Futtaim IKEA operates IKEA retail stores across the Middle East as part of the Al Futtaim Group. The company delivers world class home furnishing solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, employee development, and creating better everyday living experiences for customers across the region.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 35000.00
Salary to 45000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -Location City DubaiDesired Candidate's Profile
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