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

SM2 Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive HR strategies in the MARO region. The role involves strategic leadership in talent management, employee relations, and organizational change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR within a global context and a proven track record in leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in HR, Business or related

Job description

Office location in Riyadh

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide strategic HR leadership to the regional office team, advising on human capital implications of business decisions.
• Lead regional efforts in talent acquisition, ensuring the hiring of the right people in the right position
• Lead regional efforts in talent management, development and retention, including a robust talent pipeline for critical roles within the region.
• Implement succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• 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.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local labor legislation and group policies.
• Lead HR aspects of organizational change initiatives within the region. Support leaders in managing change effectively.
• Provide leadership in developing HR capabilities in the MARO region to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives specific to the cultural and legal context of the region.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work culture across diverse countries within the region.
• Lead the region's HR risk management initiatives, including labor relations, employee safety, and data privacy.
• Act as a key liaison between the local HR team and the global HR function, ensuring alignment of strategies and policies

Qualification

• Degree/Diploma in HR, Business or related with at least 15 years of relevant regional experience in a global firm.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, guiding and developing people
• Resilient, adaptable, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and work volume
• Strong stakeholders management skills with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Meticulous, independent and resourceful
• Able work in both strategical & operational level