Emirates Group

dnata is one of the worlds largest air and travel services providers offering ground handling cargo travel and catering retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents dnata Cargo offers premium cargo handling services for passenger belly cargo and freighter cargo. 

As a Head of HR you will lead related HR functions at a country business level and collaborate with the global HR network to drive a consistent approach to talent acquisition compensation and benefits talent retention and development training and HR operations and promote an employee experience which is in line with the dnata values. You will support business decisions as key member of the local leadership team and will contribute to the HR Strategy and drive the implementation of local strategic and operational HR programs aligned with the company wide goals and in compliance with local legislation. This role is based fulltime in our office in Bucharest Romania. 

In this role you will: 

• Develop and drive the delivery of effective HR strategies and work plans aligned with Group and country business level strategic priorities.
• Lead, plan, schedule and formulate the recruitment schedule for the year liaising with the business on the various selection and recruitment methods to attract and retain the best candidates.
• Manage the recruitment process including shortlisting interviews references salary negotiations and the onboarding process 
• Lead talent management and succession planning for business continuity ensuring development plans for all high potential talent and succession plans in place for critical roles.
• Oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of the HR shared services provision locally along with the various HR information system requirements.
• Define and implement the local culture and engagement plan including establishment of local champions to help promote and drive initiatives locally with a focus on wellbeing they community the environment and diversity and inclusion.
• Lead Union Negotiations locally and liaise with the Group to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
• Partner with leaders on structural and organisational changes including change management communications job evaluation etc at a business or department level to ensure an efficient and optimal organisation design to deliver to the future needs by actively liaising with other key internal stakeholders as required.
• Responsible for end-to-end HR functions at a country business level locally championing HR best practices keep abreast of existing and new legislations and ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Identify monitor and review compensation and benefits including grading structures and salary scales proactively presenting recommendations along with the appropriate justification for any adjustments to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

To be considered for the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters qualification in Human Resource Management or related field 
• 10 years plus experience in HR including prove experience in a senior HR leadership role preferably in a multinational organisation 
• Strong regional experience including application of employment legislation HR processes and practice across relevant jurisdictions 
• Proven experience of HR systems 
• Proven experience in Project and change management 
• Experience in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Unions 
• Leadership capabilities with the financial competency to devise execute and manage budgets

You will have an edge if you have:

• Professional accreditation eg CIPD/ AHRI 
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions plus business transformation 
• Experience in relocation and expatriate management is advantageous

At dnata part of Emirates Group were committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers So if youre looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity apply today and join our team.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

dnata part of Emirates Group is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities we encourage applications from across the globe Your application journey begins by applying via our Careers website Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile If you meet the criteria of the role you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview to share more about your experience and your career aspirations If you are shortlisted you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers If you are successful your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role