Senior Manager - HR Business Partner - Dubai Holding Entertainment (National Talent)

About Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™️ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination. Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit - reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

About the Role

Here’s your chance to step into the role of Senior Manager – HR Business Partner for Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this role, you’ll play a key part in partnering with senior business leaders to drive people strategies that support organisational objectives, enhance workforce effectiveness and strengthen business performance across our diverse portfolio of assets.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide strategic HR guidance, lead key people initiatives and deliver proactive, data-driven solutions that support talent development, organisational transformation and a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture.

In this position, you’ll take on key responsibilities that include:

• Partnering with senior business leaders to align HR strategies and initiatives with business priorities and long-term organisational objectives.
• Driving strategic workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning to support business growth and operational effectiveness.
• Leading talent reviews, identifying critical talent and implementing development initiatives to strengthen succession pipelines and leadership readiness.
• Collaborating with Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and implement targeted learning, development and upskilling programmes.
• Overseeing the performance management cycle, providing guidance to managers on goal setting, performance feedback, development planning and managing underperformance.
• Driving employee engagement initiatives through surveys, feedback mechanisms and action planning to strengthen employee experience and organisational culture.
• Supporting business transformation and change management initiatives, including organisational restructuring, integration programmes, stakeholder engagement and communication planning.
• Providing guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies, employment legislation and ethical practices.
• Leveraging HR analytics and workforce insights to identify trends in employee turnover, engagement, productivity and retention, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Partnering with HR Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Learning & Development, to ensure the effective delivery of integrated HR solutions.
• Adapting and implementing HR initiatives to address the specific requirements of business assets and departments.
• Leading, coaching and developing HR team members, fostering collaboration, accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Monitoring key people metrics, including employee engagement, talent retention, performance management completion and succession pipeline readiness, to drive continuous improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and commercially aware HR professional with extensive experience in HR business partnering and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. You will bring a strong understanding of organisational dynamics, talent management and employee relations, combined with the ability to translate business priorities into effective people strategies.

You will be confident navigating complex HR challenges, supporting organisational change and using workforce insights to drive meaningful improvements in employee engagement, talent development and business performance.

You should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 to 5 years in an HR business partnering or HR leadership role.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership teams and delivering strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, talent management and organisational development.
• Demonstrated experience managing performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives and leadership development programmes.
• Sound knowledge of employee relations, HR policies and employment legislation, with the ability to provide guidance on complex and sensitive people matters.
• Experience supporting organisational transformation, change management and restructuring initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret HR metrics and workforce data to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships across different business functions and leadership levels.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing HR teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional language capabilities, particularly Arabic, would be an advantage.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering effective HR outcomes.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow.