Head of Human Resources

2 weeks ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Mace Full time
The opportunity


The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Head of Human Resources will partner with the business on the Organisation and People (O&P) plan in support of the MEA Consult business priorities and direction, for a rapidly growing population of 1,000 across South Africa, East Africa, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

This is a key leadership and operational role as part of the MEA Consult Leadership team and the Global HR Leadership team, who are on a journey to become a commercial and agile HR function aligned to the business purpose and priorities.


As a critical enabler to the transformation of the Mace MEA HR community you are driving, we are looking for an accomplished HR professional who is experienced in leading a comprehensive people agenda across multiple countries including our fastest growing business in Saudi Arabia.


The role will be a key member of the HR leadership team and as part of the broader Mace organisation will therefore play a part in shaping and influencing the wider People strategy for Mace globally.

Job summary


You will require a level of credibility and capability to operate under pressure, combined with exceptional organisational and leadership skills to lead a team in a high change, high growth environment.


Strong commercial and strategic acumen combined with a track record of leadership coaching, organisational development and project management along with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver exceptional HR services through a diverse team.


Experience of all aspects of the people agenda will be required and given the nature of skills and competencies within the consult business, a strong understanding of strategic workforce planning and building resource pipelines.

The individual will also work with the MEA consult leadership, the global centres of excellence and relevant colleagues within the hr model on the relevant levers to attract, retain and motivate key talent and develop our great culture in support of the business purpose and priorities.


They will also provide leadership and counsel to the regional leadership on the environment necessary to create a high performing organisation including behaviours and engagement to attract and retain a richly diverse population that is respectful and inclusive to all.


Business partner to the MEA Consult leadership team helping to build a high performing and effective HR team at a local level, positioned to deliver on the longer-term strategic plan.


Successfully navigate a regional and matrixed organisation ensuring the MEA Consult business has the leadership and talent pipeline to drive the Mace purpose, priorities and 2026 strategy.


Work with the Global Consult HR Director and the HR leads from our other three regional hubs (Americas, UK and Europe and APAC) leveraging core global specialisms appropriately to add value to the MEA Consult business e.g., reward, talent acquisition talent development, employee relations and operations.


Execute cyclical people related activities flawlessly e.g., performance management, pay review, succession and talent reviews to support the business leadership in ensuring the best development, retention and employee engagement.


In all areas, your ability to coach and develop the MEA HR team and MEA Consult leadership team of programme directors, centres of excellence directors and country directors will be key as part of a progressive, modern and ambitious business.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing line management for the HR and PRO staff across multiple countries and business units that make up the MEA Consult business.
  • Developing and implementing of MEA HR Strategy, in line with business plans, group priorities and global HR strategy. Translating and implementing Mace policies into effective and impactful local operations.
  • Supporting the MEA region in enhancing business operations through improving performance, capability and motivation of its people through appropriate use of diagnostic tools, data and the development of action plans.
  • Developing and managing the implementation of people management policies and processes in line with Group requirements within local cultural or legislative parameters.
  • Reporting and analysing people data to identify trends and issues, which inform priorities and plans linked to the MEA or Group business strategies ensuring the business unit directors and leadership teams are supported and focused on performance management, engagement and retention activities.
  • Overseeing monthly regional payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions, managing the payroll team, liaising and working closely with regional finance teams.
  • Working closely with the talent acquisition function to facilitate resource requirements and workforce plans across the region, taking an active role in the mobilisation and demobilisation of major programmes across the region.
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