Manager- HR Business Partnering

FAB, the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most secure financial institutions, is dedicated to creating value for its employees, customers, shareholders, and communities. Through innovation, agility, and differentiation, FAB is committed to fostering growth.

FAB GBS India is looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry. 

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for taking the lead and delivery of HR Operations and assisting the Head of HR in the efficient running of HR generalist functions for the Branch and Representative Offices in the region. This role is also responsible for the design, maintenance and update of policies and procedures ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

Generic Accountability

• Review current processes and procedures in line with bank strategies as well as local legislative requirements.
• Formalise by creating policies and SOPs with an aim to streamline for effectiveness and to ensure consistencies in processes.
• Review staff Rules and Regulations and all letter templates in a regular basis to ensure legal compliance and in line with business strategy. On/ Off Boarding and supporting employee Lifecycle.
• Ensure accurate and effective maintenance of employee and branch records.  Ensure cascade to Group HR.
• Take responsibility for resourcing and manpower activities ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Create effective processes to implement annual HR activities such as performance management, Learning activities, employee survey etc.
• Be responsible for liaison with internal and external governing bodies/ Regulators etc.
• Be responsible for bank readiness for audit and compliance checks.
• Prepare and manage the preparation and maintenance of reports.
• Manage manpower vendors and related processes effective; ensure compliance to local regulatory guidelines for outsourcing.
• Ensure communication and implementation to HR and other policies.
• Stay abreast of market intelligence, update group function as and when required; manage and develop relationships with external vendors.
• Assist with HR relationship with stakeholders, employee engagement and communication.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and duties assigned by Management.

Job Context:

HR Operations

• Monitor and ensure the organization complies with HR Labour compliance.
• Statutory filings monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annually.
• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the complete employee lifecycle data in Oracle Fusion
• Review and validate the monthly salary, statutory payments, and full & final settlement.
• Process all JV entries/ posting with respect to salaries.
• HR policies Induction for new hires
• Validate Medical and Life Insurance data.
• Support for statutory audit  
• Manage Actuarial valuation.
• Separation management as per agreed timelines
• Reports and analytics pertaining to HR Operations
• Coordinate with program management / finance for timely remittance of funds to HGS to facilitate timely salary remittance.
• Resolve escalated employee grievances, employee relations issues and complaints and conduct investigations in compliance with legal requirements.
• Support employees for Mandatory Learning Curriculum and Goal setting completion
• Monthly reconciliation of employee headcount and HR expense accounts.

Employee Queries

• Responds to candidates queries within agreed turnaround time.

Self-Management Responsibilities

• Multitasking and time management.
• Keep abreast with the latest changes in labor laws and statutory rules and updates the management on time for amendment in policies, if any.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; excel, etc.
• Expertise in HR operations, policy development, HR communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Willing to learn, collaborate, go the extra mile, and demonstrate high level of integrity with ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate HR partnering acumen and build relationship with stakeholders.
• Ability to work across with stakeholder at different levels.

Minimum Qualification

• Graduate. Preferably MBA (HR) from Tier 2 college
• Excellent communication skills and facilitation skills
• Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance requirements.
• High personal standards of integrity and professionalism
• Fluent in English and one more regional language, preferably Hindi/ Kannada

Minimum Experience

• 6-8 plus years of experience in HR operations, Statutory compliance, and administration
• Prior experience in similar capacity within the financial services sector, preferably with a small to medium sized organization is essential.
• we are looking for female candidates only.
• Banking experience is must.