People Manager
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About This Role
Overview
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action.
Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
The Role
You will partner with business leaders, manage employee engagement, and oversee the full employee lifecycle.
This role combines strategic HR business partnering with hands-on operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering: Work closely with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals. Provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
- Employee Engagement & Culture: Design and implement programs that enhance engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion, and employee well-being. Promote Edelman’s values and culture.
- Performance Management: Manage annual review processes, goal-setting, and continuous feedback initiatives. Coach managers on performance conversations.
- Learning & Development: Partner with L&D teams to identify training needs and deliver career development programs.
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Ensure compliance with labor laws and Edelman standards.
- Compensation & Benefits: Support compensation reviews, benefits programs, and reward frameworks to ensure competitiveness and equity.
- HR Operations: Oversee HR systems, reporting, compliance, and data accuracy. Drive process improvements for efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM/PHR) preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in professional services, PR, or communications sectors.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Fluency in Arabic is preferred
Why Edelman
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in communications and advisory.
- Collaborative, creative, and inclusive culture.
- Access to world-class learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
- Commitment to employee well-being, flexibility, and innovation.
- We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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