HR Manager (Middle east and East Africa) - Must have East Africa experience

SM2 Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager for the Middle East and East Africa. The role involves strategic HR leadership, talent management, and compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive regional experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive HR initiatives across diverse countries while fostering a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant regional experience in a global firm.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement HR strategies for the MARO region.
• Manage talent acquisition and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

HR Manager (Middle East and East Africa) - Must have East Africa experience

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Office location in Riyadh

Responsibilities

1. Partner with the Regional Head to lead, drive, and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and people plan for the MARO region.
2. Provide strategic HR leadership to the regional office team, advising on human capital implications of business decisions.
3. Lead regional efforts in talent acquisition, ensuring the hiring of the right people in the right positions.
4. Lead regional efforts in talent management, development, and retention, including a robust talent pipeline for critical roles within the region.
5. Implement succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
6. Collaborate with global HR & compensation to ensure that compensation strategies support the attraction and retention of talent while aligning with regional and global policies. Lead and participate in the annual performance and salary review exercise for calibrations at the regional level.
7. Manage employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local labor legislation and group policies.
8. Lead HR aspects of organizational change initiatives within the region. Support leaders in managing change effectively.
9. Provide leadership in developing HR capabilities in the MARO region to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
10. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives specific to the cultural and legal context of the region.
11. Foster a positive and collaborative work culture across diverse countries within the region.
12. Lead the region's HR risk management initiatives, including labor relations, employee safety, and data privacy.
13. Act as a key liaison between the local HR team and the global HR function, ensuring alignment of strategies and policies.

Qualifications

1. Degree / Diploma in HR, Business, or related field with at least 15 years of relevant regional experience in a global firm.
2. Proven leadership and supervisory experience, guiding and developing people.
3. Resilient, adaptable, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
4. Strong stakeholder management skills with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
5. Meticulous, independent, and resourceful.
6. Able to work at both strategic and operational levels.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
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