Job Description

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.
Job Purpose
The Organizational Design Lead will play a critical role in shaping the organization's structure to optimize workforce efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives. The role will lead initiatives that focus on enhancing organizational design, improving workflows, and driving business excellence across all functions. This position will be integral to enabling the company's growth, change management efforts, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Job Responsibilities
Organizational Design Strategy:

• Develop and implement organizational design strategies that align with the HR business excellence goals.
• Lead the analysis of the current organizational structure and identify opportunities to improve alignment, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the design supports business objectives, agility, and workforce optimization.

Workforce Planning and Structural Design:

• Conduct comprehensive job analysis and workforce planning to ensure optimal role alignment across the organization.
• Propose and implement structural changes that reflect the evolving needs of the business and ensure future scalability.
• Partner with the HR team and department heads to map out workforce needs, addressing skill gaps, role clarity, and talent deployment.
• Change Management and Organizational Transformation:
• Lead change management initiatives related to organizational design, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• Work closely with the Head of HR Business Excellence and other key stakeholders to execute business transformation projects.
• Design and implement communication strategies to engage employees and stakeholders during restructuring processes.

Job Architecture and Role Definition:

• Collaborate with Total Rewards Manager in the creation and refinement of job families, role definitions, and job grading systems to reflect current and future business needs.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate job descriptions are in place and aligned with organizational design objectives.

Performance and Metrics:

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of organizational design initiatives.
• Continuously monitor organizational efficiency and performance, recommending ongoing improvements based on data insights.
• Ensure alignment between workforce capabilities, job roles, and business objectives by conducting regular evaluations and adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
• Work closely with senior leaders, department heads, and cross-functional teams to align organizational design efforts with overall business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on matters related to workforce structure, talent optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships across the business to promote understanding and buy-in for organizational changes.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage organizational design projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate with the HR team, business units, and external consultants as necessary to ensure seamless implementation of organizational changes.
• Ensure all organizational design efforts are documented and aligned with the HR business excellence strategy.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications in Organizational Design, HR, or Business Excellence (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or other relevant qualifications) is a plus.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in organizational design, HR business excellence, workforce planning, or related roles.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale organizational design and restructuring projects.
• Experience in working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive organizational transformation.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term organizational design strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in analyzing complex structures, workflows, and job functions to optimize business performance.
• Change Management: Expertise in leading change management initiatives, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions to optimize organizational structure and efficiency.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with HR software systems, organizational design tools, and data analysis methods.

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.

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