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We are looking for an experienced Head of HR to join a leading gas distribution company in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on and strategic HR professional capable of building and leading the HR function from the ground up. This role will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of human resources — from HR operations and employee relations to recruitment and training — to support the company’s growth and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture and ensuring that HR processes align with business goals.
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<b>Main Responsibilities:</b><br>
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<li>Establish, structure, and lead the HR function from scratch, setting up all key HR processes and systems.</li>
<li>Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.</li>
<li>Manage HR operations including employee documentation, contracts, renewals, and payroll coordination.</li>
<li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks in line with Saudi labor laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Serve as the main point of contact for all government relations matters related to HR (e.g., GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, Muqeem).</li>
<li>Design and execute training and development programs to support employee growth and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Partner with management to understand workforce needs, support strategic planning, and promote employee engagement.</li>
<li>Handle employee relations issues with tact and fairness, ensuring alignment with company values and legal requirements.</li>
<li>Build and manage an HR team as the function grows.</li>
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<b>Requirements:</b><br>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
<li>Proven experience setting up or leading HR operations in a developing or growing organization.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and HR compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience managing government portals such as Qiwa, GOSI, and Mudad.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable to a dynamic environment with limited existing structure.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.</li>
<li>Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.</li>
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Head of HR

Midea Group

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  Head of HR &amp; Admin
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   Midea Group
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  This is a full-time on-site role to lead the local HR and Administration team for Midea Middle East and Africa located in Dubai. The Head of HR &amp; Admin will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Human Resources strategies, practices and processes in the Business Unit.
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   Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
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   Supporting current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
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   Managing the recruitment and selection process to fulfilment the team and build up talent pool.
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   Overseeing and managing the performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
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   Maintaining compensation plan and benefits program.
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   Assessing training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
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   Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues to nurture a positive and diverse working environment.
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   Ensuring legal compliance throughout human resource management.
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   8+ years&rsquo; proven working experience in Human resources in FMCG/consumer goods industries. Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
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   Business &amp; People oriented and Results driven.
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   Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
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   Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
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   Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
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   In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices in Middle East and Africa countries.
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   Fluent in English. Mandarin are an added plus.
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  Midea Consumer Appliances FZCO is a Regional Head Quarter of Midea Group, a rapidly growing Fortune 500 company, with humanizing-technology and provide customized solutions based on our deep understanding of human nature, enabled by the joint forces of 55 years manufacturing excellence and global leading robotic and automation technology.
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  The RHQ is based in Dubai where we house the most iconic brands from Midea Group portfolio: Midea, Toshiba, Eureka, and Master Kitchen. Our operational territory expands from the Europe, Middle East, Africa, CIS.
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  Being experts in Home Appliances, we continue to create, develop, and evolve our solutions with one commitment only: &ldquo;To deliver the best products and services to our customers&rdquo;. We are proud of our agile, strong, and creative team who drive our growth.
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  We constantly identify, recruit, cultivate and promote talents who are bold and have international vision. We strongly believe everyone has unlimited potential and in the power of innovation.
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  With Midea Consumer Appliances FZCO you will receive lifelong training, the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, and you will work with and learn from the most dedicated and supportive teams imaginable. Talent is at the center of everything we do, join us and let&rsquo;s grow together.
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  Get to know more: https://www.midea-group.com/
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Head of HR & Admin

COGNITA SCHOOLS

<p></p><div><p><b>Work with Us</b></p><p>
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 20 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs more than 22,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of over 100,000 students.<br>
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Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, developing academic excellence alongside adaptability, agency, and the positive attitudes that prepare young people to grow, thrive, and find success in a rapidly evolving world.</p><p><b>
Job Overview</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re looking for an exceptional <b>Head of HR Operations</b> to lead our HR Shared Services and ensure world-class support across our Middle East schools and regional hub.</p><p>
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional HR operational support services and advancing our HR shared services model. Sitting on the Middle East HR Leadership Team, this role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence, technological advancement, and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle, to offboarding.<br>
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You will lead a high-performing HR Operations team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and customer service excellence in every interaction, while preparing the function to scale in line with our regional growth.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b><br>
Leadership &amp; Team Development</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and inspire the HR Operations team to deliver high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused service.</li><li>
Set clear performance standards and foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Support and guide the team through business growth, acquisitions, and integrations.</li></ul><p><b>
Operational Excellence</b></p><ul><li>
Manage and enhance HR systems and data governance to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>
Oversee employee data management, benefits administration, visa renewals, and offboarding processes.</li><li>
Deliver insights through HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>
Ensure adherence to SLAs and continuously refine processes to exceed expectations.</li></ul><p><b>
Continuous Improvement &amp; Innovation</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the evolution of HR operations through automation, process optimisation, and self-service solutions.</li><li>
Implement new HR systems and policies, ensuring seamless adoption and effective change management.</li><li>
Enhance employee experience through digital innovation, including intranet and self-service platforms.</li><li>
Oversee regional HR benefits and drive the implementation of a new payroll process and platform.</li></ul><p><b>
Skills &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
10+ years&rsquo; progressive HR experience across multiple Middle East markets.</li><li>
Proven success in HR shared services leadership.</li><li>
Experience managing large-scale HR operations and systems.</li><li>
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>
Expertise in HR policies, governance, and compliance.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through growth and transformation.</li><li>
M&amp;A or integration experience is an advantage.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s in Human Resources Management (preferred).</li><li>
CIPD Accreditation (advantageous).</li></ul><p><b>
Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>
Be part of a fast-growing regional education group with a purpose-driven mission.</li><li>
Shape the HR operations strategy across a diverse and dynamic region.</li><li>
Lead a high-impact team driving innovation and operational excellence.</li><li>
Join a culture that values collaboration, ambition, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>
The successful candidate will be an operationally strong and strategically minded HR leader who thrives on building structure in a high-growth environment. You combine people leadership with a passion for continuous improvement and a customer-centric mindset.</p><p><i>
Cognita is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.</i></p></div><p></p>

Head of HR Operations

LEONI EGYPT

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 LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies employs about 85,000 people in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5 billion in 2024.
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 The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.
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   Leads and manages the HR Business Partner team to achieve defined objectives and KPIs
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   Designs, drives, and oversees strategic HR initiatives that strengthen business partnership and organizational impact
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   Ensures HR governance, standards, and processes are in place and continuously improved
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   Defines and steers budgets for the development of activities within area of responsibility
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   Proposes and implements measures for improving team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management and personal growth
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or other related field
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   Over 7 years of proven experience in a manufacturing industry with at least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role such as Head of HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent
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   Strong experience in managing Labor Union relations and negotiations
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   High leadership skills with a strong focus on employee coaching, mentoring, and development
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   Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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   Professional proficiency in English Language
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   Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
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  People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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Head of HR Business Partner

IFFCO

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job Summary</div>
</div><div><ul><li>To lead the Human Resource Management function for assigned business unit(s) and/or business group by formulating Human Resource strategies, systems and processes that help the group meet its goals and objectives and thus facilitate individual growth, motivation and development</li>
<li>To undertake overall responsibility for staff welfare, administration and security for the assigned business unit(s) organization.</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>Develop Human Resources budget for the assigned BU and ensure adherence to the same</li>
<li>Contribute to development of the annual business plan for the BU organization by giving inputs on manpower, wage costs, training costs and costs of other HR initiatives</li>
<li>Drive cost savings by deployment of efficient recruitment and training strategies, manpower studies and productivity enhancement</li>
</ul><ul><li>Responsible for aligning the HR strategy to the overall BU strategy and priorities.</li>
<li>Ensure succession planning for all critical positions within the assigned BU</li>
<li>Conceptualize Business Segment level change initiatives to constantly remain best in class</li>
<li>Work closely with the Senior Leadership to develop business continuity plans, by developing contingency mechanisms around competency availability, people and policies</li>
<li>Guide and support the Business Unit HR team in enforcement of all Group level HR policies and procedures</li>
<li>Oversee design of initiatives to enhance the motivation and employee satisfaction levels for the BU workforce.</li>
<li>Understand the pulse of the BU workforce through regular interaction with employees</li>
<li>Support the corporate HR team and Business Unit HR team in carrying out induction of the organization.</li>
<li>Study the manpower deployment for the BU organization based on the internal and external manpower productivity metrics and recommend suitable changes</li>
<li>Assist the senior management on a wide range of critical people issues like top management selection and development, executive compensation, leadership development, succession planning for critical jobs and critical issues related to employee relations</li>
<li>Support Corporate HR and CoEs in implementation of Performance Management System at corporate office and units to facilitate objective definition and measurement of employees&rsquo; performance and link PMS to other HR systems such as training and rewards</li>
<li>Drive leadership pipeline development for the BU through succession planning and identification of top talent within the organization</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Corporate L&amp;D team and the BU leadership in design and deployment of the Capability building to ensure manpower productivity and engagement</li>
<li>Support the Corporate HR and CoEs in design, development and roll-out of compensation &amp; benefit policies and guidelines, compensation structure and incentive programs</li>
<li>Support Target delivery for all BU team members including ensuring awareness, appreciation and alignment by the leadership.</li>
<li>Review compliance to all legal and statutory requirements for the respective BU organization</li>
<li>Review industrial relation issues across all locations dealing with domestic inquiries, discipline management, absenteeism and grievance and recommend process improvements in order to bridge any gaps that may exist</li>
<li>Oversee proper functioning of employee grievance redressal system to capture all employee issues and grievances and highlight the same to the senior management team<br>
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>KPIs</div>
</div><div><ul><li>% reduction in hiring turn-around-time</li>
<li>% reduction in attrition rate</li>
<li>% improvement in employee engagement scores</li>
 <li>Adherence to HR processes and policies</li>
<li>Number of training hours</li>
<li>% reduction in health and safety incidences</li>
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Minimum of 12+ years of related experience, in a similar role of HR Business Partner, preferably in FMCG sector in Middle-East and North-Africa region. Global / regional / sub-regional experience is must</div>
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Qualification</div>
</div><div><ul><li>MBA in Human Resources from a reputed university</li><li>CIPD Level 5 out of 7</li></ul>
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Competencies</div>
</div><div><div>Business Acumen</div><div>
Succession Management and Career Framework</div><div>
Talent Development</div><div>
Regulatory Compliance</div><div>
HR Policies and Processes</div><div>
Self and Team Management</div><div>
Planning &amp; Decision Making</div><div>
Strategic Thinking</div><div>
Change Management</div><div>
Ownership &amp; Result Orientation</div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business Unit: </b>Oils &amp; Fats(EGY) (E1)
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Business Group: </b>Oils &amp; Fats EGYPT (11)</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Head of HR & Administration.

Unilever

<div><p><b>JOB PURPOSE</b></p><p></p><p>
Imagine leading the people agenda for one of the most strategic, most innovative businesses in Unilever&rsquo;s Beauty &amp; Wellbeing. As <b>Head of HR for Beauty &amp; Wellbeing North America</b>, you&rsquo;ll sit at the very center of transformation, powering a <b>&pound;1.6B+ business</b>, guiding iconic brands like <b>Dove, SheaMoisture, Nexxus, Vaseline, and TRESemm&eacute;</b>, and shaping how millions of consumers experience beauty and wellbeing every single day. At Unilever Beauty &amp; Wellbeing, we believe there should be no compromises between looking good and feeling good. We&rsquo;re at the forefront of converging beauty and wellbeing into one powerful movement &mdash; supported by science, driven by purpose, and brought to life by iconic brands.</p><p><br>
This role exists to lead at scale, influence globally, and leave a legacy of growth, inclusion, and impact in one of the most dynamic industries in the world. This is not a traditional HR role &mdash; this is your chance to shape culture, fuel growth, and lead bold change at scale. You&rsquo;ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters &mdash; for people and the planet. Because here, we don&rsquo;t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.</p><p></p><p><b>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li><p>
Be the architect of our People agenda &mdash; crafting and executing strategies that elevate both business performance and human potential.</p></li><li><p>
Own a truly end to end people agenda- starting with the NA 4 NA innovation and commercial engine through to our manufacturing sites, where the magic happens.</p></li><li><p>
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of amazing HR leaders across all functions of Beauty &amp; Wellbeing NA HR</p></li><li><p>
Coach and partner with senior leaders (BWNA CCO, CMCO, and the full leadership team) to ensure people priorities are always at the heart of big decisions.</p></li><li><p>
Lead HR delivery and transformation for the North America B&amp;W Business Unit &mdash; the second largest globally and critical to our success.</p></li><li><p>
Own the P&amp;L from a people perspective &mdash; driving smart trade-offs across resourcing, costs, and talent investments to maximize business value.</p></li><li><p>
Shape talent for today and tomorrow &mdash; attracting, developing, and retaining the very best, while leading succession planning and building future-ready capabilities.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as a senior leader across North America HR &mdash; developing top HR talent, elevating the HR community, and raising the bar for the function.</p></li><li><p>
Drive high-performing teams &mdash; using facilitation and coaching skills to unlock potential, enable transformation, and embed resilience across the BU.</p></li><li><p>
Lead key change programs that will define the future of our brands, people, and performance in the US and Canada.</p></li><li><p>
Own the people agenda and transformation roadmap for our iconic manufacturing sites in US and Mexico</p></li><li><p>
Work globally on strategic people initiatives, driving thought leadership, collaboration and knowledge sharing across a global team of incredible B&amp;W HR Leaders</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li><p>
Minimum 15 years of HR work experience, including vast leadership experience within CPG industry. Exposure to Manufacturing environments preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in business partnering and senior stakeholder influence &amp; management across different HR areas</p></li><li><p>
Experience leading change and large organization wide projects in line with the needs of a growth business.</p></li><li><p>
Thinks like a strategist &mdash; always seeing beyond today and shaping what&rsquo;s next for business, people, and society.</p></li><li><p>
Has a modern mindset &mdash; using future scenarios, data, and insights to disrupt convention, drive urgency, and create measurable business impact.</p></li><li><p>
Thrives on transformation &mdash; acting as a catalyst for bold change and navigating complexity with confidence.</p></li><li><p>
Ignites talent &mdash; creating inclusive environments where people are empowered, inspired, and unleashed to do their best work.</p></li><li><p>
Connects personally &mdash; building trust and engagement with every individual, from the boardroom to the frontline.</p></li><li><p>
Understands the business deeply &mdash; fluent in P&amp;L and resource levers, with sharp commercial acumen.</p></li><li><p>
Leads with courage and care &mdash; building strong HR teams that deliver tough feedback, inspire growth, and create opportunities that stretch and develop talent.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Pay:</b> The pay range for this position is $210,600 to $421,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.</p><p><b>
Bonus:</b> This position is bonus eligible.</p><p><b>
Long-Term Incentive (LTI):</b> This position is LTI eligible.</p><p><b>
Benefits:</b> Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.</p><p></p><p>
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do</b>. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.<br>
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<b>Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.</b><br>
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For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</p><p></p><p>
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.</p><p></p><p>
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.</p></div>

Head of HR – Beauty & Wellbeing North America

Grand City

<p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>The <b>Head of HR</b> will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with Gour vision, values, and business goals. This role requires a strong leader with proven experience in strategic HR management, organizational development, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the HR department and oversee all HR operations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization&rsquo;s strategic goals.</li><li>Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract top talent.</li><li>Drive performance management, training, and development initiatives.</li><li>Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Foster a positive organizational culture and promote employee engagement.</li><li>Provide guidance to management on HR-related decisions and workforce planning.</li><li>Ensure HR systems, processes, and documentation are effective and up to date.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum <b>10 years of progressive HR experience</b>, with at least <b>5 years in a leadership role</b>.</li><li>Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and organizational development.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Head of Human Resources

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