Head of HR - Kaplan MENA

**Contract Type:** Permanent

• **Number of roles:** 1
• **Salary:** AED 30,000 - AED 35,000 per month
• We are looking for a Head of HR to join our team.
• As the Head of Human Resources for Kaplan MENA, you will be a strategic partner to the business leadership, responsible for developing and leading the people agenda to drive the success of the Kaplan Professional business in the Middle East and North Africa.
• The primary focus will be on the KP MENA business, covering the full spectrum of HR responsibilities.
• The role will also include a crucial secondary focus: leveraging the expertise and resources of the KP MENA HR team to provide hands-on operational HR support to other Kaplan business units (BUs) operating within the region who do not have the scale to justify their own local HR function.
• In total, the role involves supporting a growing employee population of more than 100 across the region.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an expert HR Leader who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
• A detailed job description can be viewed here.
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• What you’ll bring to the role
• You will be an experienced, hands-on HR leader, adept at balancing the strategic and operational needs of the business across the region.
• You must possess the requisite skills to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional employment laws across the MENA region and create an environment where a small, high-impact team can deliver exceptional results.
• This will include:
• Proven experience in a HR leadership role, including driving culture, engagement, and people strategy within a multi-site or regional context.
• Knowledge of MENA labour laws (including UAE and KSA) and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing compliant regional HR policies and programs.
• Strong understanding of organisational development, talent management, and change management principles in a smaller business context.
• Expertise in fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects and leverages the diverse backgrounds of a MENA workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of providing market-informed advice.
• Ability to balance multiple strategic and operational priorities effectively, demonstrating a hands-on approach to ensure seamless service delivery with limited shared resources.
• Comfortable with learning and adopting new digital tools, including AI-powered platforms, to enhance efficiency and leverage autonomation
• What we do
• As a global educational leader, Kaplan operates across diverse sectors, offering expertise in professional development, language training. higher education and test preparation.
• With a deep understanding of regional needs, we combine global expertise with local insights to deliver transformative, high-quality learning solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
• We are a dedicated and trusted partner for businesses, governments, and individuals, driving success through tailored learning solutions.
• Our programs are expertly designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring meaningful progress at every stage of their journey.
• With a proven track record, we remain committed to unlocking potential through the transformative power of education.

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