People Manager

Overview

The Role

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.