Human Resources Business Partner (Only Middle East)

Role Overview:

HR Business Partner – Middle East

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with Middle East business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support leadership in change management initiatives within the region.

Compliance & Labour Law (Core Focus)

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with

  Middle East labour laws

  (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait as applicable).
• Manage employment contracts, local policies, employee handbooks, and HR governance frameworks.
• Handle audits, compliance reporting, and coordination with legal advisors and PROs.
• Oversee visa, work permits, onboarding compliance, and employee exits in accordance with local regulations.
• Stay updated on evolving labour laws and proactively advise leadership on risk mitigation.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Handle employee relations cases, grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Guide managers on performance management, PIPs, and employee engagement practices.
• Drive fair, compliant, and culturally sensitive HR practices across the region.

Talent & Workforce Management

• Drive onboarding, probation confirmation, promotions, transfers, and exits.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Oversee HR operations including payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HRIS accuracy for ME region.
• Track key HR metrics and provide insights to leadership.
• Ensure SOPs and processes meet both global and local compliance standards.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  Middle East labour laws & compliance

  (mandatory).
• Experience supporting GCC countries in an IT / Tech / Cybersecurity environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• High attention to detail with a risk and compliance mindset.
• Strong communication skills with cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple geographies.

Qualifications:

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• Proven experience as HRBP or Senior HR Manager handling Middle East region.
• Experience working with distributed, multicultural teams.