Head of Human Resources
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Regional Head of Human Resources - Dubai (MEA) About the Opportunity We are partnering with a leading Fintech company to identify an outstanding Regional Head of Human Resources based in Dubai.
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Regional Head of Human Resources - Dubai (MEA)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading Fintech company to identify an outstanding Regional Head of Human Resources based in Dubai.
This is a pivotal leadership position with accountability for the Middle East and Africa region.
The Role
As the Regional Head of Human Resources, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, architecting and executing people strategies that fuel innovation and accelerate growth across the dynamic Fintech landscape in MEA.
• Business Partnership & Strategy
- Shape and deliver people strategies that drive business performance and commercial success across MEA
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership on organizational capability and talent matters
- Lead strategic workforce planning and organizational design to support business expansion
- Champion employee experience and build a culture of innovation, agility, and excellence
• People Development & Culture
- Build comprehensive talent development programs including leadership pipelines and career frameworks
- Implement robust performance enablement systems that drive accountability and growth
- Design and execute employee engagement strategies tailored to diverse markets
- Lead diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives that reflect regional values and global standards
• Governance & Advisory
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues and critical people decisions
- Ensure adherence to labor laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance across MEA markets
- Establish HR policies and frameworks that balance global consistency with local relevance
- Manage sensitive investigations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution
• HR Operations & Leadership
- Build, inspire, and develop a distributed HR team across multiple MEA locations
- Collaborate with global HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and People Operations
- Champion HR innovation and implement cutting-edge people technologies
- Utilize people analytics and insights to inform business decisions and measure HR impact
- Own regional HR budget planning and resource allocation
Essential Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with minimum 5 years in senior leadership positions
- Substantial experience in Fintech, Financial Services, or Technology sectors
- Deep expertise managing HR operations across MEA markets with proven understanding of cultural and regulatory complexity
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner to senior leadership teams
- Track record of building and scaling HR functions in high-growth environments
- Exceptional stakeholder influence and relationship-building capabilities at executive level
- Results-oriented approach with strong commercial and business acumen
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline (Advanced degree advantageous)
Desired Attributes
- Recognized HR qualification
- Experience implementing people technology platforms and driving digital HR transformation
- Expertise in change leadership and managing through ambiguity
- Strong foundation in total rewards philosophy and compensation strategy for MEA
- Background in rapid-growth or start-up environments within Fintech ecosystem
- Cross-cultural leadership capability with experience across diverse geographies
- Experience supporting international expansion or market entry strategies
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