Regional HR Manager MENA

Job description / Role

We are seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager who is Arabic speaking professional, to lead and oversee all human resources functions across the MENA region. Based in Dubai, you will play a pivotal role in driving HR strategies that support our business growth, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement regional HR strategies in alignment with business objectives.
- Lead organization management and staffing, talent management, and succession planning across MENA countries.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Provide coaching and guidance to line managers on HR best practices and employee relations.
- Manage performance appraisal processes and facilitate employee development programs.
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration within the region.
- Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
- Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure consistent HR practices and policies.
- Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports to inform management decisions.

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a regional managerial role within the MENA region.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR regulations in UAE in particular and across MENA countries.
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage cross-border teams.
- Proficiency in English; Arabic language is a Must
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.

About the Company

Elbait is a boutique type of executive search & recruitment management consulting firm based in Dubai. The unique understanding about the market needs, cultural awareness and professionalism enable the firm to offer its services to diversified portfolio of clients that operates in the ME region. Elbait is committed to seek the most suitable professionals on international, regional as well as national basis.

Elbait committed to have well-defined partnership with Clients to meet their talent acquisition and executive needs on both Practice and Function basis. In addition, it committed to ensure remarkable contribution to the welfare of Stake-holders, Clients and Job-seekers.

Industries: - FMCG, Consumer goods & retail - Construction, Engineering, Oil & Gas, infrastructure (technical & non-technical) - Automotive - Property Management & Real- Estate

Functions across industries (other than above): - Sales & Marketing - HR & IT - Finance & Accounting