Middle East Jobs, Careers, Vacancies: HR Partner, Dow, UAE/Egypt

HR Partner, Dow, UAE/Egypt

Description

We are looking for an HR Partner for UAE & Egypt to be based either in Dubai or in Cairo. As HR Partner (HRP) you will report to IMEAT HRP Leader and you will represent the HR Function at UAE and Egypt Countries’ leadership teams level and you will be part of the IMEAT HRP team.

Our purpose

Join a team that’s passionate about partnership. With careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity.

We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company.

-Employing 36,500 individuals

-Across 109 manufacturing sites

-In over 31 countries

Our portfolio of products and solutions include:

-Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants.

-Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more.

-Coatings: Whether it’s a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

-Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.

Learn more about our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn (@Dow) or Twitter (@DowNewsroom).

We make diversity and inclusion a priority—because sharing our perspectives and building on each other’s ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?

About you

As HR partner you are responsible for the successful implementation of the people priorities aligned to business and function strategy and ensures compliance with local laws and regulations, working closely with the countries’ leaders and sites’ leaders.

Furthermore, as HR Partner you help to guide leaders when making decisions. You deliver proactive guidance about managing the talent in the organization, you identify and partner with leaders to solve vulnerable spots in the talent pipeline and develop and discuss strategies for difficult conversations.

The main activities are as follows:

Partnering with countries’ leaders, people leaders and the sites’ leaders to listen and understand their teams’ needs and develop and drive relevant people priorities for their group
Strategically partner with the HR Solutions team to convey teams and leaders needs and enable the right conversations to support the teams accordingly
Counselling and partnering with Dow UAE and Egypt People Leaders regarding talent conversations (career progression, promotions, development, performance gaps, etc.)
Providing advice and consultation to the leaders and employees of their assigned scope, having a comprehensive understanding of the people strategy for that population – business, function and geography
Building leadership capability - Serves as a coach to leaders regarding talent actions, decisions and conversations (e.g., succession planning, talent reviews, team development, organization design, etc.)
Consulting and advising leaders outside of UAE and Egypt with people related matters
Understanding and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive Voice, I&D and EX efforts based on countries’ specific needs
Being a change agent and advocate to increase HR and Dow digitalization efforts
Supporting / reinforcing the HR model by connecting, redirecting and counseling leaders to a portfolio of HR solutions
Ensuring talent initiatives integrate with the broader HR Strategy and enables the delivery of strategic and operational business plans to create a consistently great employee experience
Knowing key talent and supporting the management of the relevant talent pipeline
Delivering against our local labor laws and legal requirements and maintaining/reinforcing the partnership with our employees representatives.
Project management skills including facilitating communication strategies as well as strong stakeholders’ management capabilities.
Understanding and following labor legislation in the country and ensuring Dow's compliance to local labor legislation whenever a change occurs or whenever new programs/initiatives are introduced.
Participating in local, regional and global HR projects
Participating in internal/external events to showcase Dow's brand and representing Dow to external talents.

Qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor degree, preferably Master’s degree in HR or other relevant fields
8 – 12 years of experience as an HR Generalist. Profiles with an experience in other HR disciplines could be considered based on experiences
Strong clients’ focus and employee experience mindset
Strong relationship, partnership, and consultancy skills
Comfortable pushing difficult perspectives, challenging and influencing
Strong analytical orientation in support of organizational decisions
Experience and Knowledge of UAE and Egypt labor legislations and overall countries’ dynamics
Active user of Dow's digital platforms such as Workday, MS Teams, Service Now, etc.
Fluent in Arabic and English
No relocation assistance provided

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Dow Offers:

A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/jobs/position.R2031153

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