Director of People & Culture - Octopus by RTG

About Octopus By RTGOctopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.We are currently hiring a Director of People & Culture who will lead a full organizational transformation — shaping the people strategy, culture, and leadership capabilities required for sustainable growth and modernization. This leader will foster a performance-driven, connected, and youthful culture across all levels, from frontline teams to senior management, while ensuring the People & Culture function delivers consistent, efficient, and measurable business impact.Key Responsibilities2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning3. Performance & Development4. People Operations & Team Capability Strategic Leadership & Culture Develop and execute a comprehensive People & Culture roadmap aligned with the company's growth and modernization agenda. Partner with the CEO on organization design, leadership capability building, and workforce transformation. Drive cultural evolution toward accountability, agility, collaboration, and pride in belonging. Establish effective internal communication that aligns employees with company goals and reinforces a unified culture. Build a high-performing talent acquisition function covering blue, grey, and white-collar segments across 1,200+ employees. Strengthen the employer brand and position the organization as a modern, growth-driven workplace. Enhance manpower planning, succession planning, and talent readiness in support of expansion and operational excellence. Implement a structured performance management framework linked to business KPIs and OKRs. Launch learning, leadership, and coaching programs that build internal capability and future-ready talent pipelines. Introduce recognition and reward mechanisms that reinforce accountability, performance, and company values. Oversee Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and Personnel with an emphasis on compliance, fairness, and operational efficiency. Continuously evaluate and develop the People & Culture team — including hiring and performance management — to maintain a high-performing function. Ensure HR systems and processes are scalable, transparent, and data-driven to support rapid growth. RequirementsExperience 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven success leading the HR function in organizations of 800+ employees, including major blue/grey-collar populations. Demonstrated achievements in culture transformation, leadership development, and deployment of modern HR systems. Experience in multi-site, operationally intensive environments (retail, FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, etc.). Competencies Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to link people strategy to performance outcomes. Skilled in driving culture, communication, and leadership alignment across diverse workforce segments. Empathetic yet decisive; capable of making and standing behind tough people decisions. Exceptional communicator and influencer with strong storytelling capability. Hands-on leader able to balance long-term strategy with daily operational rigor. Education Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Engineering, or a related field. Postgraduate studies or HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI) are an advantageBenefitsCompetitive compensation packageSocial & Medical insurance.