HR Director, MENA

About the role

The Regional People Director, MENA reports to the Head of People, SEA and MENA. The incumbent will act as the People Partner to the Senior leadership team in the MENA region, working with the business line leaders to deliver comprehensive People support. The primary objective is to create and lead projects and strategic initiatives that produce maximum value and output from employees so that each business unit delivers what is required of them for to achieve their overall targets and business plans.

The incumbent will also be responsible for actively supporting the regional People team and Centre of Excellence in the delivery of regional and local projects as part of the delivery of the People strategy, taking the lead for their line of business and, from time to time, taking a lead on for certain projects or initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with the People Leadership Team and business leaders to secure successful outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the MENA leadership team and act as a commercially astute business partner, coaching and challenging stakeholders where necessary so that their teams produce the outcomes required to deliver the business plan
• Work closely with the regional and local stakeholders on the implementation of people strategies and priorities to support the short-term and long-term objectives of the organisation
• Drive leaders to continuously challenge their structures so that they are constantly aligned to current business needs; support leaders in developing their structures to this end
• Take the lead in managing welfare committees or similar stakeholders/parties representing employee interests in the workplace
• Deliver People support that effectively meets the day-to-day requirements of for our offices in UAE, KSA and Bahrain
• Provide tailored support in areas such as recruitment, employee relations and performance management whilst making sure that line managers are owning the delivery of all outcomes related to People management
• Understand what is required in each business / functional areas and develop People plans that focus on the delivery of those outcomes through People
• Be the subject matter expert in People and utilise the People Centres of Excellence where needed so that People is a high-level contributor to the success of the function and the business
• Be visible and accessible to stakeholders and employees
• Lead projects and initiatives at regional level that are part of the People strategy and yearly People cycle, making sure the outcomes required are achieved through timely delivery, effective stakeholder management and change management
• Support the key People projects and activities such as benefits benchmarking, office moves, sensitive exits, remuneration reviews, staff activities etc.
• Work with the hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team with the recruitment of external or internal talent to fill key roles and project requirements
• Working with the People Leadership Team to support the delivery of the financial and non-financial objectives of Global, Local and the People function
• Effective succession planning that develops and retains talent, measured through low attrition and high employee engagement scores

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's, MBA or relevant master's degree or equivalent business background with at least 15 years of experience in the HR field
• Middle East experience a key and strong familiarity with labour law across the region
• Capable of working in a matrix environment navigate ambiguity
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong oral presentation skills
• A good command of the English Language (both written and verbal), with Arabic being a strong advantage

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

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