Group HR Director – Middle East, Africa & Central Asia

The Role
Our client is a global leader in technology and digital innovation, with a workforce spanning more than 80 countries and a strong presence across defense, aerospace, digital identity, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering sectors. Renowned for investing in “deep tech” and building a culture of trust, their mission is to deliver solutions that empower critical missions and shape the future. On behalf of our client, eMagine Solutions is seeking a visionary Group HR Director to lead the people agenda across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. This executive role will oversee HR strategy for 20+ countries and a workforce of 2,000+, driving leadership development, talent management, and organizational transformation in a complex, multicultural environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the HR function for multiple regions, partnering with executive leadership and regional business heads. • Drive strategic initiatives in talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and diversity & inclusion. • Oversee HR Business Partner teams to ensure delivery of people strategies aligned with business objectives. • Champion programs for high-potential talent identification, executive coaching, and workforce planning. • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Lead organizational development, change management, and digital HR transformation (including HRIS/Workday). • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and global HR standards. • Advise senior stakeholders on all HR matters and act as a trusted business partner. Ideal Candidate Profile • 15+ years’ experience in senior HR leadership roles within complex, multinational environments. • Proven expertise in talent management, leadership development, and organizational transformation. • Experience managing HR across multiple geographies (preferably Middle East, Africa, and/or Central Asia). • Strong background in succession planning, coaching & mentoring, and building diverse talent pipelines. • Skilled in HR digitalization and leading HRIS projects (Workday, Taleo, etc.). • MBA or equivalent in Human Resources or related field; professional coaching certifications are a plus. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. • Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams. Why Consider This Role? • Executive-level influence in a global, innovation-driven organization. • Opportunity to drive real impact on the regional people agenda. • Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture. • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements
Skills Strategic HR Leadership: • Ability to design and execute HR strategies that align with complex business objectives across multiple regions. Talent Acquisition & Management: • Expertise in building, developing, and retaining high-performing, diverse talent pipelines at scale. Leadership Development: • Proven experience in designing and delivering executive coaching, succession planning, and leadership growth programs. Change Management: • Skilled in driving organizational transformation, cultural change, and HR digitalization initiatives. HR Business Partnering: • Strong track record of partnering with executive teams and business leaders to deliver people solutions that drive results. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: • Deep commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and implementing D&I best practices. HR Technology & Systems: • Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, Taleo, etc.) and leveraging digital tools to streamline HR processes. Regional Expertise: • In-depth knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR practices in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Stakeholder Management: • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Coaching & Mentoring: • Certified or demonstrable experience in coaching leaders and developing high-potential employees. Analytical & Data-Driven: • Ability to interpret HR analytics, workforce metrics, and business data to inform decision-making. Project & Program Management: • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-border HR initiatives on time. Resilience & Agility: • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environments, with a flexible and adaptive leadership style.

About the company
eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner. Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey's, market mapping and training and development courses. Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion.