Regional HR Manager – Dubai, UAE

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.
Education and Experience:
* 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
Skills and Qualifications:
* 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.
Computer Proficiency:
* Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HRMS (SAP SuccessFactors)
* Proficient in HRM software.
Languages:
* Perfect English is a must; Arabic is a plus
Job Type: Full-time