HR Leader (Middle east + East Africa) - Must have East Africa experience - 35k SAR

SM2 Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a senior HR leader for its MARO region. The role involves driving HR strategies aligned with business needs, overseeing talent acquisition, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have in-depth HR experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams across cultures. This position is based in Dubai and offers opportunities for strategic impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant regional experience in a global firm.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage employee relations and compliance with labor legislation.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in HR or Business

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