HR Manager MEA - Mat Cover (temporary)
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HR Manager – MEA | 9-Month Maternity Cover We're partnering with a leading global FMCG brand to find an experienced HR Manager for a 9-month maternity cover based in Dubai. This is a hands-on operational role covering the MEA, reporting into an HR Director and managing two direct reports.
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HR Manager – MEA \| 9-Month Maternity Cover
We're partnering with a leading global FMCG brand to find an experienced HR Manager for a 9-month maternity cover based in Dubai.
This is a hands-on operational role covering the MEA, reporting into an HR Director and managing two direct reports.
The Role
You'll own the day-to-day HR function across the region, keeping recruitment, payroll, employee lifecycle, and compliance running smoothly during the cover period.
This isn't a transformation role; it's about operational excellence and continuity.
Key responsibilities include
- Executing recruitment plans across the markets
- Managing end-to-end payroll across region
- Employee onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle management
- Compliance with local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
- First-line HR support to line managers and business leaders
- Managing HR/office admin through direct reports
- What we're looking for:
- 4–5+ years in HR operations or HR generalist roles within an international or regional business
- Ideally worked in FMCG
- Multi-country experience across MEA
- Strong payroll and HR administration knowledge
- Reliable, structured, and confident working independently
- Fluent English
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