Job Description

People and Organization Manager - Majid Al Futtaim Retail Hypermarket - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The People and Organization Manager role in Dubai supports frontline retail operations by leading workforce planning, employee engagement, and people practices across multiple hypermarket locations. This position partners closely with operations leadership to ensure compliance, capability building, and a positive, high-performance work environment for large frontline teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal staffing levels across stores through effective workforce planning and coordination with recruitment teams
• Monitor frontline performance and support store leadership with regular reviews and targeted interventions
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions in line with policy and UAE labor law
• Oversee onboarding processes and ensure consistent execution of frontline training programs
• Review attendance, absenteeism, and timekeeping trends and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure consistent delivery of core people and organization processes including performance reviews, probation reviews, talent identification, and performance improvement plans
• Support implementation of structural and operational changes such as new operating models or restructuring initiatives
• Drive rollout and follow-up of frontline development programs to build leadership capability and support career progression

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 5 to 7 years of people and organization experience, with at least 2 to 3 years within the retail sector
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and compliance practices
• Solid understanding of workforce planning, scheduling, and attendance management
• Proven experience supporting large frontline teams across multiple sites or zones
• Fluent Arabic speaker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping frontline workforce experience for a leading regional retailer
• Work closely with operations teams in a dynamic, people-focused environment
• Contribute to capability building and long-term talent development initiatives
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth within a large organization

About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim Retail operates leading supermarket and hypermarket brands across the UAE, serving millions of customers through a strong frontline workforce. As part of Majid Al Futtaim Group, the Retail division is committed to operational excellence, employee engagement, and sustainable growth, supported by a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
Job Title People and Organization Manager - Majid Al Futtaim Retail Hypermarket - Dubai, UAE
People and Organization Manager - Majid Al Futtaim Retail Hypermarket - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The People and Organization Manager role in Dubai supports frontline retail operations by leading workforce planning, employee engagement, and people practices across multiple hypermarket locations. This position partners closely with operations leadership to ensure compliance, capability building, and a positive, high-performance work environment for large frontline teams.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal staffing levels across stores through effective workforce planning and coordination with recruitment teams
• Monitor frontline performance and support store leadership with regular reviews and targeted interventions
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions in line with policy and UAE labor law
• Oversee onboarding processes and ensure consistent execution of frontline training programs
• Review attendance, absenteeism, and timekeeping trends and implement corrective actions where required
• Ensure consistent delivery of core people and organization processes including performance reviews, probation reviews, talent identification, and performance improvement plans
• Support implementation of structural and operational changes such as new operating models or restructuring initiatives
• Drive rollout and follow-up of frontline development programs to build leadership capability and support career progression

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 5 to 7 years of people and organization experience, with at least 2 to 3 years within the retail sector
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor laws and compliance practices
• Solid understanding of workforce planning, scheduling, and attendance management
• Proven experience supporting large frontline teams across multiple sites or zones
• Fluent Arabic speaker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping frontline workforce experience for a leading regional retailer
• Work closely with operations teams in a dynamic, people-focused environment
• Contribute to capability building and long-term talent development initiatives
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth within a large organization

About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim Retail operates leading supermarket and hypermarket brands across the UAE, serving millions of customers through a strong frontline workforce. As part of Majid Al Futtaim Group, the Retail division is committed to operational excellence, employee engagement, and sustainable growth, supported by a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 26000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required