HRBP - Middle East

UAE

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HR Business Partner – Middle East Lenskart About Lenskart Lenskart is one of the world’s leading omnichannel eyewear companies, on a mission to give the world the vision to see and experience more. By combining technology, design, manufacturing and retail, we are transforming the eyewear experience and building a global business across markets. Role Overview We are looking for an HR Business Partner – Middle East to partner with business leaders and drive the people agenda across our Middle East operations. The role will translate business priorities into effective people strategies, strengthen organisational capabilities and build a high-performing workforce to support regional growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who can operate independently, influence stakeholders and balance strategic business partnership with strong execution across a diverse, multicultural environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Partnership and Workforce Planning Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with business goals, growth plans and organisational priorities. Drive workforce planning, organisational design, manpower budgeting and talent deployment. Partner with Talent Acquisition to deliver critical hiring and build a strong talent pipeline. 2. Performance and Talent Management Drive performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development. Coach managers on performance, team effectiveness and employee development. Identify capability gaps and implement interventions to improve productivity and accountability. 3. Employee Engagement and Relations Strengthen employee engagement, retention and workplace culture across the region. Manage employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters with fairness and sound judgement. Support managers in addressing people challenges and creating a positive employee experience. 4. HR Operations and Compliance Oversee core HR processes across onboarding, employee lifecycle management, transfers and exits. Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and employment regulations across Middle East markets, partnering with local experts where required. Drive consistency in HR policies, documentation and processes while accounting for local . 5. Compensation, Analytics and Governance Partner on compensation reviews, promotions, rewards and retention initiatives. Use HR dashboards and people metrics to identify trends and support data-driven decisions. Continuously improve HR processes, reporting and operational efficiency. Ideal Candidate Profile 7–12 years of progressive HR experience, with strong HR Business Partnering or generalist experience. Experience supporting business operations in the Middle East, preferably across the UAE, Saudi Arabia or other GCC markets. Experience in retail, consumer, e-commerce or other fast-paced, multi-site environments is preferred. Strong understanding of workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, compensation and local employment regulations. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, coach managers and independently manage complex people matters. Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on, business-oriented approach. What Success Looks Like Strong alignment between people strategy and regional business objectives. Effective workforce planning and timely closure of critical hiring needs. Improved employee engagement, retention and performance. Stronger manager capability and organisational effectiveness. Scalable, compliant and efficient HR practices that support Lenskart’s growth across the Middle East.

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