HR Director (UAEN) - FMCG

About This Role

HR Director – (UAEN)

Grow with Agthia – For the Better

Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region’s largest holding companies.

Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in the industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide.

Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.”

Role Purpose:

• The HR Director reports into the Chief People Officer and leads a team of HR business partners that serve as trusted strategic advisors to the Beverages and Food Business Unit leadership, translating business strategy into an integrated and future-focused people agenda across workforce planning, talent management, performance and culture.
• Acting as a catalyst for organizational effectiveness, the HR Director partners closely with business and corporate leaders to enable sustainable growth and enterprise-wide impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Partner with the President and BU leadership team to align people priorities with business goals, organizational capability, workforce needs and performance outcomes.

HR Delivery:

• Ensure strong delivery of core HR services through leveraging and leaning on HR COEs and Shared Services when required.

Talent:

• Build talent pipelines in the BU for leadership, line manager and critical roles through workforce planning, succession, hiring, development and capability growth.

Culture:

• Shape a high-performance, values-led culture that strengthens engagement, accountability, collaboration and wellbeing.

Change Management:

• Lead the people side of transformation through clear communication, leadership alignment, adoption and future ready ways of working.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or any related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in a relevant HR field, e.g., business partnering, employee relations, COE;
• Courage and confidence to lead difficult discussions, using strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical and structured mindset for decision making leveraging data and key HR metrics.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and regulatory requirements across their area of operation.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems; strong business partnering and time management skills.
• F&B, Snacking or FMCG experience
• UAE National preferred

Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow 'For the Better.'