COE Manager

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Job summary

Boston Consulting Group is seeking an HR Risk and Employee Relations CoE Manager for a 12–14 month temporary assignment in the Middle East. You will shape the ER framework, lead investigations, and advise senior leadership on complex workplace matters.

Collaborate with legal, compliance and HR to mitigate risks and ensure policy alignment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 7+ years in HR operations/ER, with excellent English and strong stakeholder skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or Business.
• Educational background in employment law or demonstrable practical experience with handling complex employment/workplace issues with a legal angle.
• 7 years of professional experience in HR operations, employee relations, or HR risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ER investigations and high-impact employee relations initiatives.
• Advise senior leadership and partner with HR services, legal, and compliance teams to address workplace risks.
• Develop and implement HR policies related to employee relations, workplace conduct, and HR risk management.
• Monitor data trends, produce reports, and drive proactive risk mitigation and policy improvements.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate values across the Middle East.

Skills

Employee relations

HR risk management

Policy development

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

English (excellent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or Business

Job description

Locations

Dubai | Riyadh | Doha

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

As the HR Risk and Employee Relations (ER) CoE Manager in this 12- 14 month temporary role, you will play a strategic role in shaping the HR Risk and Employee Relations framework for the organisation in the Middle East. You will drive the development and implementation of policies, lead high-impact employee relations initiatives, and act as a key advisor to a senior leadership on complex workplace matters. In this capacity you will own critical HR

processes, including ER investigations.

You will act as a trusted advisor to HR services, and partner to business leaders, and employees, offering

expert guidance on best practices in employee relations, workplace conduct, and HR risk management.

Collaborating with legal, compliance, and HR teams, you will proactively address potential risks, enhance

employee experience, and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution Managing sensitive ER cases, including investigations into grievances, misconduct, and workplace conflicts, ensuring fair and compliant resolutions.

Providing guidance and support on complex ER matters, acting as a subject matter expert. Proactively identifying potential workplace issues and addressing them through preventative measures, such as training or policy updates.

Maintain Middle East case data up to date in the relevant tools; documenting conversations

and preparing high quality reports.

Lead the analysis of trends and data insights on cases, outcomes and recommendations throughout the year. Through the analysis and interpretation of internal and external ER related data sources, identify trends and develop appropriate recommendations for value adding and strategic ER interventions that meet organizational and customer specific needs. Ensure the impacts of these initiatives are measurable and evidenced.

Policy Development and Implementation

Owning and developing HR policies and processes related to employee relations, workplace conduct, and HR risk management.

Collaborating with HR leadership to align policies with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.

Ensuring that all policies are effectively communicated and understood across the organization.

Drive efficiency improvements through offshoring/outsourcing solutions, and the application of technology.

Knowledge Building and HR Support

Supporting the HR Services team by providing structural solutions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities in handling challenging discussions.

Developing resources, including clearly structured and complete templates, as well as training programs to improve the HR Services team’s and other stakeholder proficiency in managing processes independently where possible.

Ensure awareness and compliance with BCG values, enabling a welcoming and non threatening work environment for all our staff and other contributors.

Acting as a liaison between HR Services and other functions to address escalated issues and align on resolutions.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Building strong relationships with HR Services, other HR CoE teams to drive alignment on ER and risk-related matters.

Acting as a trusted partner to employees, managers, and leadership by providing guidance and ensuring fair treatment in all workplace matters.

Representing the organization in interactions with regulatory bodies or external auditors when required

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or Business. Educational Background in employment law or demonstrable practical experience with handling complex employment/workplace issues with a legal angle.7 years of professional experience in HR operations, employee relations, or HR risk management. Experience in employee relations (mandatory for the role). Strong understanding of workplace policies, and risk management frameworks. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an approach to addressing HR challenges. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism. Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams & with diverse stakeholders. Your written and spoken English is excellent, Arabic is a plus

Who You'll Work With

You will collaborate closely with HR Services, legal and compliance teams to manage risk and employee relations effectively. Your role will involve working directly with employees and managers to address concerns, partnering with leadership to align risk strategies with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Additional info

KEY COMPETENCES

• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manages and resolves workplace conflicts, ensuring fairness and compliance with organizational policies.
• Task Management: Balances multiple priorities efficiently, delivering high-quality outcomes in a timely manner
• Policy Expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge of labor laws and organizational policies, applying them effectively in employee relations and risk management scenarios.
• Communication Skills: Builds trust and fosters transparency through clear, empathetic, and professional communication.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works well with cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders on solutions and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Upholds the highest standards of integrity, maintaining confidentiality in all employee relations and risk management matters

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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