Job Description

The Regional HR Manager will manage policies, programs, initiatives and activities of the group's different companies in the ME & Gulf Region.
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Group HR Director
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as HR business partner to the top management.
• Oversee the Human Resources functions throughout the region (different countries).
• Identify the manpower requirements and prepare the annual manpower planning and budget based on the Group's needs.
• Support the countries' HR Managers in recruitment activities and attend interviews with the concerned Directors.
• Revise and approve manpower requisitions coming from different countries in coordination with the concerned persons.
• Work closely with the leaders in respective countries on setting and achieving recruiting and retention KPIs in alignment with preset HR strategies.
• Benchmark HR policies against market practices and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Conduct HR Audits as per company standards.
• Ensure a coherent Succession Planning for all key positions in the Region.
• Design, develop and implement special regional HR projects in close collaboration with the global HR Community of the company.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on general regional HR activities.
• Promote the company culture in the region.
• Prepare regular reports related to payroll, headcount and manhours.
• Consult and communicate with Developers concerning the HRIS needs.
• Analyze the HRIS performance and check for enhancement.
• Write Scope documents and convey the needs to the Developers.
• Test the new features, request adjustments and implement new applications to the HRIS.
• Adhere to all safety and compliance rules of the company.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration/HR/Psychology/Law.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management is a plus.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or other related certifications are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as HR Business Partner in a Multinational Company.
• Thorough experience in multi HR functions, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, L&D, etc.
• GCC and international work experience is essential an advantage

• Deep knowledge in different Labor Laws in the MENA countries.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Good people person with a strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and proactive with a great sense of initiative.
• Excellent negotiation and persuading skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Strong vision of the HR Mission, objectives and strategy.
• Comfortable with managing employees remotely.
• Hands-on approach, operational person who is ready to lead a team and be a reliable backup for it and contribute to the team's work.

• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HRMS (SAP SuccessFactors)
• Proficient in HRM software.

• Perfect English is a must; Arabic is a plus