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Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East

A Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
15+ years
In brief

A Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East in the GCC region requires leadership, negotiation, aws, arabic, english. A Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
14,500
Median
22,000
75th percentile
32,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Lead and manage the HR functions (including Talent Acquisition) across Near Middle East and Africa, acting as the regional interface to International HR
  • 02Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, ensuring guidance on policies, regulations and processes in line with central standards and local labor laws
  • 03Responsible for managing salary negotiations in ongoing projects and bids, ensuring alignment with standard market salary structures while maintaining the company’s economic goals
  • 04Execute workforce planning under the functional leadership of International HR and own the regional implementation of nationalization and localization programs (e.g., Saudization, Emiratization)
  • 05related activities for bids, market entries, country setups and closures, in alignment with International HR where required
  • 06Support and coordinate internal and external audits within the region, ensuring full compliance and transparency
  • 07Collaborate closely with International HR on key initiatives, maintain transparent reporting, proactively share country
  • 08specific legal updates and align regional HR strategy and resource planning with corporate goals and operational needs
Required qualifications
  • — Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (mandatory), Master’s degree or international HR certification (e.g., CIPD Level 7, SHRM
  • — driven and execution
  • — focused mindset, demonstrating a high degree of personal accountability, independence and decisiveness in translating global HR strategy into disciplined, high
  • — quality operational delivery across complex regional environments
  • — Languages: Arabic and English are mandatory (fluent written and spoken); German is considered a strong asset
Preferred qualifications
  • — SCP) strongly preferred
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

leadershipnegotiationawsarabicenglishauditcomplianceexcel

Tools & technologies

awsexcel

Hiring companies we see

  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Deutsche Bahn AG

Hired across

  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East do in the GCC?

    A Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East in the GCC performs core duties related to leadership, negotiation, aws, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 15+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East role?

    Key skills include leadership, negotiation, aws, arabic, english, audit, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Senior HR Manager - Near & Middle East in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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