762 Regional Hr jobs in the United Arab Emirates

As a strategic HR leader, you will advise senior leadership on employee-related matters and lead regional people initiatives. Your expertise will drive business growth and ensure compliance with labor laws.

• Advise senior leaders on all employee-related matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead regional HR projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and develop regional HR teams.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the Middle East.
• Support employee relations and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

We prioritize our employees' growth and well-being through continuous learning, rewards, and a meritocratic culture. Our comprehensive training, benefits, and resources support your personal and professional development.

Join to apply for the Regional HR Manager - EMEA role at Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries. Teams meet in person two to four times annually in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring a Regional HR Manager for APAC to join our People team.

In this role, you will report to the Global Head of HR and lead the APAC HR team to provide compliant, scalable HR operations, advise on employee lifecycle issues, and partner with senior leadership. You should have an analytical mindset, keen attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data trends.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and scaling the regional HR team
• Delivering precise, compliant HR operations efficiently
• Collaborating with the broader People team to create cohesive processes
• Managing talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, and engagement initiatives
• Partnering with senior managers on performance management, organizational design, rewards, and workforce planning
• Advising managers on employee relations issues across multiple countries
• Supporting training and development programs
• Building trusted regional partnerships
• Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Designing policies and leading global HR projects
• Representing Canonical’s HR practices at events

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong academic background from high school through university
• Regional HR leadership experience within a tech company
• People management skills
• Business partnering experience with senior stakeholders
• Hands-on involvement in daily HR routines
• Experience working in remote-first organizations
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law across APAC
• Experience handling complex ER matters across jurisdictions
• Fluent in business English
• Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic, energetic
• Willing to travel up to 4 times annually for internal events

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with immigration policies and mobility
• HR professional qualifications (CIPD, SHRM, or similar)
• Facilitation skills

What we offer:

• Global, distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and travel perks

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We set high standards for our team and promote a remote-first work culture since 2004. Join us to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and contribute to impactful projects.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industry: Software Development

As a Regional HR Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading the HR team for the CEEMEA Region. This high-impact position involves delivering outstanding HR service across the region, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws and advising senior executives on HR matters.

The Role

This role is at the heart of the HR function and business, working closely with the Head of CEEMEA and other regional business leaders to deliver exceptional HR service across the region. You will lead a team of dedicated HR professionals to meet the diverse and complex HR needs of this growing region through the delivery of effective HR services and compelling colleague experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports (3 HR Generalists and 4 Cluster Leads) to deliver excellent HR service across the region.
• Partner with Talent Advisory, Recruitment, Centers of Expertise and Global HR Services to establish requirements for the execution of HR and talent programs in the region, to support the achievement of Segment and Corporate Function strategy.
• Utilize global HR technology, processes and the tiered HR support model to lead the region HR delivery team to achieve an integrated 'one HR' organization, focusing on a positive colleague and manager experience of HR services.
• Manage the HR scope of services delivered within constraints of headcount, in conjunction with the other HR sub-functions and Centers of Expertise.
• Oversee and ensure that region HR delivery complies with all company employment practices and country / jurisdiction laws and regulations; for business as usual and for integration / harmonization after any merger / acquisition / transfer of undertaking.
• Support HR activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Monitor the execution of services provided in the region by Centers of Expertise, GHRS and third parties including but not limited to global mobility, compensation and benefit programs, management capability programs, colleague life-cycle query handling and escalation.
• Collaborate with GHRS to identify and implement projects of global or multiple regional scope that will improve service timeliness and quality and/or reduce operating costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment with other Corporate Functions to ensure a more seamless colleague experience.

Our global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their Dubai-based team.

This key role provides comprehensive operational support to fee-earning teams and business services colleagues, requiring a strong understanding of local compliance requirements in the Middle East region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with local teams and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the firm.
• Advising on day-to-day application of local HR policies and procedures, including handling employee relations issues.
• Providing benefits information and advice as required.
• Dealing with parental leavers/returners, working flexibly applications and disseminating cyclical survey results.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Resourcing team, providing a good understanding of the local market and supporting new joiners from point of offer through to joining.

Requirements include:

• A graduate calibre with a suitable HR qualification (not essential).
• Previous generalist or Business Partnering HR experience at a similar level, gained in the region.
• HR experience in the Middle East is essential, with international headquarters exposure advantageous.
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A clear ability to manage a complex and changing workload, flexibly and efficiently.

If you have relevant experience, please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining your qualifications.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to support all HR functions across the Middle East region. This role will work closely with the HR Manager to drive talent initiatives, foster employee relations, and ensure seamless HR operations in line with local regulations and global standards.

• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to recruit top talent, including candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Develop and implement talent development programs to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Manage accurate HR records, process payroll inputs, and oversee compensation and benefits processes.
• Ensure data accuracy in HRIS systems, facilitate audits, reporting, and system updates.
• Cultivate performance management processes and promote a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, visa requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, insurance administration, and offboarding.
• Support internal communication, employee engagement, and HR projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in HR & Admin roles.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labour laws in the Middle East, and experience with HRIS (e.g., SAP).
• Understanding of payroll principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Join WTW's Global HR Team, leading the Regional HR team for the CEEMEA Region. In this high-impact role, reporting to the HR Delivery Lead for Europe, you will deliver an outstanding HR service across the region, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws, and advising senior executives on HR topics. Preferred locations for this role are Dubai or Central Europe and will lead a high-performing team of HR professionals, collaborate with global HR functions, and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive CEEMEA Leadership Team.

The Role

The Regional Delivery Lead is at the heart of the HR function and business, working closely with the Head of CEEMEA and other regional business leaders to deliver outstanding HR service across the region. You will lead a team of dedicated HR professionals to meet the diverse and complex HR needs of this growing region through the delivery of effective HR services and compelling colleague experience. This role also promotes a consistent approach to performance management and collaboration within HR that allows teams to flexibly support business segments and corporate functions.

The RDL CEEMEA also acts as a key leader to enable WTW's inclusive culture and create a professional and engaging working environment for all colleagues.

Key responsibilities of the role are :

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports (3 HR Generalists and 4 Cluster Leads) to deliver excellent HR service across the region.
• Partner with Talent Advisory, Recruitment, Centers of Expertise and Global HR Services (GHRS) to establish requirements for the execution of HR and talent programs in the region, to support the achievement of Segment and Corporate Function strategy.
• Utilize global HR technology, processes and the tiered HR support model to lead the region HR delivery team to achieve an integrated 'one HR' organization, focusing on a positive colleague and manager experience of HR services. Manage the HR scope of services delivered within constraints of budget and headcount, in conjunction with the other HR sub-functions and Centers of Expertise.
• Oversee and ensure that region HR delivery complies with all company employment practices and country / jurisdiction laws and regulations; for business as usual and for integration / harmonization after any merger / acquisition / transfer of undertaking.
• Support HR activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Monitor the execution of services provided in the region by Centers of Expertise, GHRS and third parties including but not limited to global mobility, compensation and benefit programs, management capability programs, colleague life-cycle query handling and escalation.
• Understand the salary and incentive budgets and plans to be able to advise the Business and Talent Advisors, particularly in countries where there is an unstable or hyper-inflationary currency.
• Monitor performance against globally defined targets for timeliness, quality, cost, and team engagement. Identify needs for corrective action and opportunities for continuous improvement. Assure consistent application and execution of operational excellence methods.
• Collaborate with GHRS to identify and implement projects of global or multiple regional scope that will improve service timeliness and quality and/or reduce operating costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment with other Corporate Functions to ensure a more seamless colleague experience.

Join WTW's Global HR Team, leading the Regional HR team for CEEMEA Region. In this high-impact role, reporting to the HR Delivery Lead for Europe, you will deliver an outstanding HR service across the region, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws, and advising senior executives on HR topics. Preferred locations for this role are Dubai or Central Europe and will lead a high-performing team of HR professionals, collaborate with global HR functions, and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive CEEMEA Leadership Team.

The Role

The Regional Delivery Lead is at the heart of the HR function and business, working closely with the Head of CEEMEA and other regional business leaders to deliver outstanding HR service across the region. You will lead a team of dedicated HR professionals to meet the diverse and complex HR needs of this growing region through the delivery of effective HR services and compelling colleague experience. This role also promotes a consistent approach to performance management and collaboration within HR that allows teams to flexibly support business segments and corporate functions.

The RDL CEEMEA also acts as a key leader to enable WTW's inclusive culture and create a professional and engaging working environment for all colleagues.

Key responsibilities of the role are :

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports (3 HR Generalists and 4 Cluster Leads) to deliver excellent HR service across the region.
• Partner with Talent Advisory, Recruitment, Centers of Expertise and Global HR Services (GHRS) to establish requirements for the execution of HR and talent programs in the region, to support the achievement of Segment and Corporate Function strategy.
• Utilize global HR technology, processes and the tiered HR support model to lead the region HR delivery team to achieve an integrated 'one HR' organization, focusing on a positive colleague and manager experience of HR services. Manage the HR scope of services delivered within constraints of budget and headcount, in conjunction with the other HR sub-functions and Centers of Expertise.
• Oversee and ensure that region HR delivery complies with all company employment practices and country / jurisdiction laws and regulations; for business as usual and for integration / harmonization after any merger / acquisition / transfer of undertaking.
• Support HR activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Monitor the execution of services provided in the region by Centers of Expertise, GHRS and third parties including but not limited to global mobility, compensation and benefit programs, management capability programs, colleague life-cycle query handling and escalation.
• Understand the salary and incentive budgets and plans to be able to advise the Business and Talent Advisors, particularly in countries where there is an unstable or hyper-inflationary currency.
• Monitor performance against globally defined targets for timeliness, quality, cost, and team engagement. Identify needs for corrective action and opportunities for continuous improvement. Assure consistent application and execution of operational excellence methods.
• Collaborate with GHRS to identify and implement projects of global or multiple regional scope that will improve service timeliness and quality and / or reduce operating costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment with other Corporate Functions to ensure a more seamless colleague experience.

The Regional HR Delivery Lead for CEEMEA Region is a high-impact role that requires exceptional leadership skills to deliver an outstanding HR service across the region. The successful candidate will report to the HR Delivery Lead for Europe and work closely with the Head of CEEMEA and other regional business leaders to drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports to deliver excellent HR service across the region, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws and advising senior executives on HR topics.
• Partner with Talent Advisory, Recruitment, Centers of Expertise, and Global HR Services to establish requirements for the execution of HR and talent programs in the region, supporting the achievement of Segment and Corporate Function strategy.
• Utilize global HR technology, processes, and the tiered HR support model to lead the region HR delivery team to achieve an integrated 'one HR' organization, focusing on a positive colleague and manager experience of HR services.
• Oversee and ensure that region HR delivery complies with all company employment practices and country/jurisdiction laws and regulations; for business as usual and for integration/harmonization after any merger/acquisition/transfer of undertaking.
• Support HR activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Monitor the execution of services provided in the region by Centers of Expertise, GHRS, and third parties, including but not limited to global mobility, compensation and benefit programs, management capability programs, colleague life-cycle query handling and escalation.
• Understand salary and incentive budgets and plans to advise the Business and Talent Advisors, particularly in countries where there is an unstable or hyper-inflationary currency.
• Monitor performance against globally defined targets for timeliness, quality, cost, and team engagement, identifying needs for corrective action and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with GHRS to identify and implement projects of global or multiple regional scope that will improve service timeliness and quality and/or reduce operating costs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment with other Corporate Functions to ensure a more seamless colleague experience.

Embark on a high-impact role leading the Regional HR team for CEEMEA Region.

The ideal candidate will deliver an outstanding HR service across the region, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws and advising senior executives on HR topics.

The Role

This key position is at the heart of the HR function and business, working closely with regional business leaders to drive exceptional HR service delivery. The successful candidate will lead a team of dedicated HR professionals to meet the diverse and complex HR needs of this growing region.

Key responsibilities include :

• Lead a team of 7 direct reports to deliver excellent HR service across the region.
• Partner with Talent Advisory, Recruitment, and Global HR Services to establish requirements for the execution of HR and talent programs in the region.
• Utilize global HR technology and processes to lead the region HR delivery team to achieve an integrated 'one HR' organization.
• Oversee and ensure that region HR delivery complies with all company employment practices and country / jurisdiction laws and regulations.
• Support HR activities for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures.
• Monitor the execution of services provided in the region by Centers of Expertise and third parties.
• Collaborate with Global HR Services to identify and implement projects to improve service timeliness and quality.
• Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment with other Corporate Functions.

Preferred qualifications include :

• A proven track record of delivering exceptional HR service in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.