TL;DR

Regional People Leader (MENA): Leading and shaping the people strategy across the MENA region with an accent on adapting global HR policies to local contexts and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture. Focus on developing leadership, managing regional People operations, and driving diversity and employee engagement initiatives.

Location: Hybrid in Dubai, UAE with responsibilities across MENA including Saudi Arabia

Company

%hirify_global% is a global fintech company powering billions of digital payment transactions worldwide, with headquarters in London and 19 offices across six continents.

What you will do

Develop and implement a comprehensive People strategy tailored to the MENA region aligned with global objectives
Build strong relationships with local leadership to provide strategic People support
Manage and develop a team of People professionals across multiple territories
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies
Drive key initiatives including diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and employee engagement
Analyze People data to identify improvement opportunities and inform decisions

Requirements

Location: Must be based in or able to work in the MENA region, specifically UAE or Saudi Arabia
English: Proficient English required (job posting in English)
Experience in regional HR leadership and people strategy development
Strong understanding of MENA cultural and regulatory landscape
Proven ability to manage and develop HR teams

Culture & Benefits

Hybrid working model with three days per week in office to support collaboration
Fast-moving, performance-driven environment
Focus on ownership and meaningful impact from day one
Inclusive culture supporting diverse backgrounds and identities