Published 2026-04-04
The Senior People Business Partner is accountable for implementing and managing tactical HR strategy and activities within. The role manages and executes people plans that are fully aligned with DP World Africa Regional People strategies and Business Unit/Ops Co priorities. As a professional advisor to Business Unit leadership teams, managers and employees, the People Business Partner implements and manages all aspects of the people agenda, including talent attraction and retention, performance and talent management and development, organizational design and effectiveness, organisational culture, employee experience and well-being and total rewards. Supports the adoption of people analytics, HR technology, frameworks, and policies.
Key Performance Areas People Planning and Alignment - Support the implementation of regional business and People strategies by developing and executing People plans that align with business priorities. Ensure People activities are integrated, operationally effective, and contribute to business objectives. Talent Attraction & Onboarding - Implement talent acquisition and onboarding frameworks, policies, and practices to support workforce needs. Partner with the Regional Talent Acquisition Co E and HR Operations to ensure recruitment and onboarding processes are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in-line with policy. Learning, Development and Talent Management - Conduct learning needs analysis and implementing learning and development programmes to facilitate employees’ growth and capability building. Performance & Total Reward - Drive a high-performance culture by implementing effective performance management practices, including goal setting, feedback, coaching, and calibration, in line with DP World frameworks and policies. Organisational Design and Change Management - Support organizational design implementation in alignment with DP World OD principles and frameworks to ensure effectiveness and alignment with Business Unit priorities. Culture, Employee Engagement and Well-Being - Implement HR initiatives that drive the DP World culture and enhance employee experience, engagement, inclusion, and wellbeing. Work with Co Es and HR Operations to operationalize programs and practices that are consistent, compliant, and effectively implemented. Effective Self-Management and Professional Contribution - Demonstrate personal accountability, professional integrity, solution-oriented thinking and maintain up-to-date HR knowledge.
Qualifications Required Minimum bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience and Skills Required
Minimum of 4 years' progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 years in a generalist or business partnering role, preferably within a multinational organization.
Proven experience supporting business leaders and delivering HR solutions that positively impact business performance.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in key HR functional areas, including talent acquisition, performance and talent management, learning and development, employee relations, organisation culture and change management and total rewards.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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