National_HR Executive

Job Description

National HR Executive | Retail | IKEA Egypt

Role Purpose:

Support the HRBP & store office management with various administration & HR matters.

Key Role Specific Accountabilities:

1. Meet & Greet New Joiners:

- Welcome new joiners on their first day, ensuring they receive the "Hej" induction pack and necessary administration requirements.

- Provide badges, uniforms, locker keys, and access cards.

- Register fingerprints for biometric access.

2. HR Administration:

- Collaborate with HRSS team to create user and email accounts for new joiners.

- Communicate and implement store policies, procedures, and internal announcements.

- Respond to employee queries with the support of the store HRBP.

3. Collaboration and Reporting:

- Report work needs, challenges, and recommendations to the HRBP.

- Assist store line managers in understanding and implementing policies and procedures.

4. Record Maintenance:

- Collect property from departing employees.

- Ensure accurate schedules on the staff management system.

- Consolidate payroll and leave reports monthly.

- Maintain records of attendance, overtime, turnover, sick leave, nationality mix, and recruitment tracker.

5. HR Support and Coordination:

- Assist HRBP with HR projects and initiatives.

- Provide HR and admin support to store management.

- Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for employees.

- Support the smooth operation of store departments, including disciplinary meetings.

6. General Administration:

- Produce relevant KPI reports.

- Manage store stationery and supplies.

- Negotiate prices with vendors and order supplies.

- Archive in-store office documents properly.

7. Employee Engagement:

- Assist HRBP in employee engagement activities.

- Organize social events and the annual party.

8. Audits and Reviews:

- Support department managers in audit preparation.

- Follow up on probationary reviews and contract renewals.

- Coordinate outsourced employee hiring, contracts, and payroll.

9. Relationship Building:

- Develop effective relationships with Al-Futtaim HR teams and store management.

Skills

Person Specific:

Education:

- High School/Trade School Graduate.

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration is preferred.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

- 3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar role.

- Previous experience as an HR Generalist is preferred.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Planning, organizing, and implementation abilities.

- Proficient in MS Office.

- Good command of the English language.

Behavioural Competencies:

- Customer-Focused

- Individual Accountability

- Continuous Improvement

- Personal Leadership

- TeamworkAbout Us

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.