Director, Middle East People Lead
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About the Role
Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director, Middle East People Lead to drive people-centric initiatives across the region. The role involves advising senior leadership, overseeing HR operations, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people related matters, including all elements of the employee life cycle.
- Collaborate with global and regional People leadership teams to design, implement, and execute comprehensive People strategies that support business goals.
- Design and execute key People projects specific to the Middle East region.
- Oversee the professional development of the regional People teams through coaching and mentorship.
- Develop and enforce people policies, procedures, and best practices across the region.
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws, industry standards, and organisational policies.
- Advise the local People team on employee relations matters.
- Foster a culture aligned with A&M’s global vision and values, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
- Oversee People operations, including Workday, payroll, and queries, in alignment with SLAs.
- Support automation of workflows and operational efficiency improvements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing multi regional teams.
- Experience working in a matrixed, international business with exposure to complex regulatory environments in the Middle East.
- Significant Middle East regional experience, ideally in the professional services sector.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM SCP, SPHR) highly desirable.
- Proven track record of success in global HR operations and service delivery.
- Strong understanding of HR practices and labour laws across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
- Experience in change management and organisational development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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About Alvarez & Marsal
- Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results oriented professionals.
- The collaborative environment and engaging work guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
- A&M is rapidly growing in the Middle East and is recruiting a Director, Middle East People Lead within our Global People Organisation (GPO) to be based in the Riyadh, Dubai or Abu Dhabi office.
- This person will report to our EMEA People Lead and work closely with senior leadership, advising and leading people centric initiatives across the region.
- The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving employee engagement, workforce planning, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations.
How You Will Contribute
- Serving as the trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people related matters, including all elements of the employee life cycle.
- Collaborating with global and regional People leadership teams to design, implement, and execute comprehensive People strategies that support business goals and enhance employee performance and development within the region.
- Designing and executing key People projects specific to the Middle East region.
- Overseeing the professional development of the regional People teams through coaching and mentorship.
- Developing and enforcing people policies, procedures, and best practices across the region in partnership with global and regional leadership.
- Ensuring compliance with local labour laws, industry standards, and organisational policies, mitigating legal and operational risks.
- Advising the local People team on employee relations matters, with support from global or regional leadership as necessary.
- Fostering a culture aligned with A&M’s global vision and values, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and innovation tailored to the local work environment.
- Overseeing People operations, including Workday (our HRIS system), payroll, and queries, in alignment with SLAs.
- Supporting automation of workflows and operational efficiency improvements.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing multi regional teams.
- Experience working in a matrixed, international business with exposure to complex regulatory environments in the Middle East.
- Significant Middle East regional experience, ideally in the professional services sector.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM SCP, SPHR) highly desirable.
- Proven track record of success in global HR operations and service delivery.
- Strong understanding of HR practices and labour laws across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
- Experience in change management and organisational development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Your journey at A&M
- We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development.
- Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy.
- With top notch training and on the job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
- We prioritise your well being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey.
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