Regional People Manager, Middle East

Dow Jones is strategically expanding its presence across the Middle East, and as a global media leader, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Regional People Manager to join our wider EMEA People Team. This role will be based in Dubai and will support our exciting growth period across the Middle East.The ideal candidate will be commercially savvy, possessing high emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of localised employment law and People operational best practice across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. They will have a proven track record of building relationships across diverse cultures and multiple organisational levels, with the ability to influence positive HR change throughout the broader People team and organisation.Reporting to the Senior Director, People, this role will work closely with the General Manager for the Middle East, global COEs and the People Business Partner, APAC & Middle East. This individual will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of the full employee lifecycle experience in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. They must be capable of challenging convention, building meaningful relationships, and thinking critically to achieve success. The Regional People Manager will embody our values of Collaboration, Trust, Impact, and Excellence, delivering a people-first approach.You WillAct as the local People point of contact for people related initiatives and develop a deep understanding of the business. These initiatives include recruitment, employee engagement, retention, performance planning, compliance, employee relations, career development, and people organisational transformation.Have worked in global organisations and can support leaders across different countries and different timezones. You’re able to help bridge cultural differences and advocate for employees in a regional and global matrixed environment.Have worked with employees and managers across all aspects of the employee life cycle. This includes advising on HR-related matters, whilst maintaining localised HR related systems, ensuring Freezone/Mainland compliance and legal obligations whilst communicating with internal and central departments to uphold the Dow Jones culture of collaboration.Collaborate with the People Business Partner, APAC & Middle East, on global HR projects assigned by the Senior Director, People. This will involve aligning clear goals and objectives to strategically support the organisation, stakeholders and connected with business goals.Demonstrate the ability to navigate and make decisions effectively amidst ambiguity, addressing issues even when established processes or systems are absent. Throughout this, you will communicate openly and transparently, acting with good intent when collaborating with our business, team, and partners.Foster and maintain strong connections with the wider People Team. This requires excellent relationship-building skills. As needed, you will contribute to the development of localised human resource policies, practices, and systems, to attract, retain, and mobilise talent, thereby supporting business priorities and fostering a competitive advantage.Be responsible for managing, reviewing, and providing necessary documentation and compliance to local legislation. This is done in tandem with the central People Operations team.You HaveMinimum Bachelor's degree in relevant HR or People related subject plus/or Professional HR certification e.g. CIPD, SHRM, HRCI.5-7 years of progressively responsible regional human resources experienceA proven track record of contributing to the creation and/or expansion of HR best practicesAbility to balance business needs with employee advocacyExperience and knowledge of current country-specific employment/labor lawsProficiency with HR systems, including Workday, and the ability to leverage data and analytics for informed decision-making and recommendations.Ability to to work under pressure and manage and resolve sensitive employee issuesAbility to operate effectively and independently with sound organisational skills, ability to prioritise with strong attention to detailExcellent communication skills both written and verbal in English, advantageous if you can also speak ArabicEnthusiastic, positive attitude and able to work in a fast-paced, cross matrixed environmentOur BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare & Insurance Plans PlansPaid Time OffRetirement PlansLifestyle programs & Wellness ResourcesEducation BenefitsFamily Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportFitness Reimbursement ProgramSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral ProgramReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - PeopleJob Category: Human ResourcesUnion StatusNon-Union roleSince 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.Req ID: 49909