We are NTS Group.The region's leading Executive Search, Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East, bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development, and our award-winning Executive Career Transition Programs.We are working on a retained basis from a leading Fortune 500 company to recruit a People & Culture Director for Middle East & Africa based in Dubai. As the Regional People & Culture Director for the Middle East & Africa, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy in alignment with the company's overall objectives. Reporting directly to the AMESA Head of People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in driving employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development initiatives across diverse geographies and cultures.What You\'ll be Doing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the Middle East & Africa region.
• Lead the recruitment and talent acquisition efforts, ensuring a diverse and qualified talent pipeline to meet current and future business needs.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a workplace culture that celebrates differences and promotes belonging.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to design and deliver innovative learning and development programs that enhance employee skills and capabilities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, feedback mechanisms, and recognition programs to promote a positive work environment.
• Partner with business leaders to identify performance gaps and develop strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations while upholding the company's ethical standards and values.
• Provide coaching and guidance to regional HR teams to build their capabilities and empower them to deliver exceptional HR services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related matters, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive data-driven decision-making.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior HR leadership role, preferably within a multinational corporation operating in the Middle East & Africa region.
• In-depth knowledge of local labor laws and regulations across the Middle East & Africa region.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business goals into actionable HR initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of driving organizational change and building high-performing teams in a diverse cultural environment.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in Arabic or other languages spoken in the region is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or CIPD are highly desirable.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you haven\'t had a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

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